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Articles for the NOVEMBER magazine should be sent to Gill Young
62 Lyndon Road Bramham by 14th OCTOBER tel 01937 843129 or
email gill@newcollege4.f9.co.uk
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Parish Magazine -
October
2005 - Issue 33 - Page 1 Page
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All Saints’
Church Bramham
Incorporating news from
St Luke’s Clifford
Bramham Parish News
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Rev’d Stanley Menzies writes:-
This summer I saw the following inscription on the wall of a French
church;
“This is God’s house; this is the house for all,
come in.
Whether you are a Christian or not, whether you are
of this country or a stranger,
enter in all confidence.
It is also your house because it is the house of
God.”
These words of Andre Delapierre reflect the
encompassing love of God the creator and the open-hearted ministry of
Jesus. It is also a very simple statement of the purpose and mission
of the Church. Yet it is not a message that is heard or understood by
the great majority of the citizens of this country.
In the 21st century we are living
post-Christendom. We are witnessing not only the decline of organised
Christianity, but the death of a culture that conferred Christian
identity upon the British people as a whole. The culture of
Christianity has gone in the Britain of the new millennium. The
Christian story is no longer at the heart of the nation. Many people
have no religious connection or expression and yet there is some
yearning to make sense of life and to explore the spiritual. As we
consider Delapierre’s words do we think that the Church is the place
that is open to all and offers welcome, understanding and hope to a
very hurting world? Is it the place where anybody and everybody
encounter the good news of a God who loves them?
The first response to these questions is that we
must stop starting with the church; we have to look out beyond
ourselves and engage with the whole of life and the wider community.
We need to focus on our relationship with God and with the world. This
enables us to consider the two great commandments, to love God and our
neighbour. But this response needs to be qualified as it overstates
the position of those who do not attend church and are not attracted
by its ways and find it irrelevant.
Those who assent to the two great commandments have
much in common with those who would express their convictions in other
ways. We know that we are surrounded by mystery, we share certain
values, we walk together on our journey to the future, and we think
and feel the same about many things. To life’s alarms and tragedies we
respond in the same way, laugh and weep and strive and search
together.
Those of us who say that the church is the house of
God must extend a true invitation to pilgrimage to all our neighbours
so that together we may discover what God is doing and join in.
The second response to these questions is that the
Church must rediscover what it is to be open to the world. Tim
Dearborn vividly expresses this openness when he states “it is not the
Church of God which has a mission in the world but the God of mission
who has a Church in the world.” We are called to the divine activity
and the agenda of the kingdom of God is always more radical than
Church really allows. We must admit that many cannot do with the
church as it is and find ways of engaging with our local communities
in creative relationships. We should be passionate and prophetic about
justice and peace and stand alongside the poor, the unloved and the
dispossessed.
There is just one final thought, next month we shall welcome our
new archbishop, John Sentamu. He wants the Church to engage with the
people of our land, all the people. He has said “I am hoping that
people will remember me as someone who made the Gospel credible and
made the Church accessible to everybody, particularly young people.
I’d like them to say he brought the fun back into Church.” Do you
really think that is possible? If we join with the God of mission then
of course we can.
Stanley
FROM THE CHURCHWARDENS
THE CHURCHYARD
As the grass growing season comes to an end we
would like to thank everyone who has helped with the grass cutting
this summer. The new mower has certainly made a tremendous difference,
particular thanks to Jeremy Kendall and Roger Clark for taking on the
lions share!!!!
Please remember that you must have permission from
the Priest in Charge Fr Hugh Lawrance if you want to add anything at
all to the family grave.
No fences, paving stones, chippings, statues or
built up gardens are allowed.
We are most grateful to Michael Rhodes for
supplying all the wood chips which have been placed on the garden
surrounding the Ashes Garth.
Thank you all for remembering to take away the dead
flowers, plastic tubs, wrapping paper etc., etc.,
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Will be held on Saturday 26th November,
in the Village Hall at 2.00pm. Santa Claus is expected to call just
after 2.00pm. All the usual stalls, Teas will be served. We would love
to see you all again.
THE OPEN DOOR SCHEME
The letters to remind existing members to pay their
subs will have been sent out by the time you read this. New Members
are always most welcome. The fee is £10 for the year and there are 4
major draws during the year of £100 and in December there is an extra
prize of £25. The money raised from this scheme goes into the General
Church Fund to pay the basic housekeeping bills. Please contact Anne
Palmer 842850
Winners this year have been:- 132 Mrs P Turner, 22
Mrs Edna Inman, 102, Mrs M Hills ( £25 December), 83, Mr and Mrs B
Hardy, and 82 Ben Peters.
SUNFLOWER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meets on the first Sunday in the Month in the
Supper Room of the Village Hall at 9.30am for one hour, if you would
like your children to join in please contact Karen Smailes on 842844
Anne Palmer and Peggy Kitchen
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EAST
KESWICK BEER FESTIVAL
Why not take a trip out to East Keswick in the heart of West
Yorkshire, on:-
Saturday 15th
October?
We are having a ‘ Yorkshire Beer Festival ‘
featuring a mighty 15 or so Yorkshire Beers, so there’s going to be
plenty to choose from.
We will also have the famous “llingworth Pork Pie“
and mushy peas, originating in East Keswick, it’s quite probably the
best hand made pork pie in Yorkshire and for the faint hearted we’ll
also have a ‘Yorkshire Cheese’ ploughman to offer.
Through out the day you’ll be able to enjoy very
good low key Yorkshire Music, and from 12 noon till 4.00 pm we will
have a separate family room.
Admission £5 - including a Festival Glass,
programme and 2 x £1 vouchers
or £10 - including a Festival Glass, a programme
and 7 x £1 vouchers
The festival is in East
Keswick Village Hall and starts at 12 noon with last entry at 8
pm.
East Keswick is easy to get to by bus No 98 or 99
from either Leeds or Wetherby which run hourly, or by road we are a
minute off the A58 at Bardsey. And also Bus No 723 from Otley to
Wetherby via Harewood, East Keswick and Bardsey.
For a bus timetables please go to:- www.wymetro.com/BusTravel/BusTimetables/
We look forward to seeing you on the 15th
October.
Janet Thornton
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BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL
SATURDAY
19th November 2005
7.30 - 11.30 pm
Licensed bar and great music to
the incredible
Boston Spa School
Soul and Blues Band
Tickets £8 from
John Boulton Tel: 01937 541095 |
BRAMHAM NSPCC
invite you to a
Christmas Quiz
on
Saturday 12th November 2005
7.30 pm
Bramham Village Hall
Two Course Meal
(including glass of wine)
Raffle & Bar
£15
For tickets contact
Margaret Morgan 844688
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NEWS FROM BRAMHAM SCHOOL
Happy New Academic Year from Bramham Primary
School. Our children have returned refreshed and bronzed from a
beautiful summer. They have spoken of their exciting adventures and I
feel sure that their parents must be exhausted. Deb, myself, Joshua
and Hannah enjoyed a glorious two weeks building sandcastles on the
beaches of Dorset.
September has brought many exciting changes to our
school. We said a very fond farewell to Bob Shelton at the end of last
term. I relish the challenge of serving the school as Acting Head
Teacher for this academic year and hope to maintain and extend the
many qualities for which this school is known. We welcome a new
teacher Mrs. Catherine Inhester who will be working with Class 4 and
also Miss. Sam Fenwick-Scott who will be working as a classroom
support assistant.
P.P.A. (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) for
teachers is now a legal requirement for schools. To facilitate this we
have brought on board some exciting changes to the school timetable.
On a Monday afternoon classes 3 and 4 have one hour each of Music with
Mrs. Phelps and Drama with Mr. Thompson. This is repeated on Tuesday
afternoon for Key Stage 1 children. Linda Stanton who has a long
standing association with our school with also work with Key Stage 1
pupils on a Wednesday morning presenting a multi-skills approach to
P.E. In addition the R.J.C. Dance project for class 4 will continue
for the third year culminating in a grand performance at the City
Varieties Theatre in Leeds.
We also welcome Richard Widnall back to coach
tennis in Class 3. After half term Class 3 will also enjoy football
training with Leeds United whilst Class 4 will enjoy rugby coaching
sessions. The school continues to remain a venue for satellite sports
clubs for Boston Spa Sports College. Final arrangements are also being
planned to offer an hour long Drama Club to pupils on a Tuesday after
school.
We have an exciting project in mind for the play
area at the front of the school. Hopefully, this will be with S.J.
Danby Play schemes. They have a support role with the playground in
the village. We feel that it will create an exciting and challenging
play area for the younger members of our school family.
Our Harvest Festival will be on the 14th October at
9.30 a.m. Reverend Stanley Menzies will join with us to share our
celebrations. Our pupils bring contributions of produce into school
which is then distributed to some wider members of the village. It is
a token from Bramham Primary School to show them that we care and that
we are thinking about them.
We continue to support Jac our child in Mozambique
by bringing in 1p or 2p coins. Last year we raised the £180
sponsorship needed by this very simple method.
If you should like to contribute then our
co-ordinators Robbie Hampshaw and Mrs. Bairstow will be happy to
receive any donations.
Year 6 children will again be involved in cycle
training this month. The drug education team will be in school for a
presentation in October and the Parents Association are again
organising their very successful Halloween Disco on Friday 21st
October.
I am sure that many of you have seen the Tesco
banner displayed on the perimeter of school. We are again collecting
their vouchers, so please remember us - we are always grateful for
your voucher donations. Thank You.
As you can see we have a very busy but enjoyable
schedule planned for this half term.
Phil Robinson
Acting Head Teacher
BRAMHAM UNDER FIVES “Pre-school”
Bramham Under Fives “Pre-school” is situated within
Bramham Primary School. It has full OFSTED approval and provides a
safe environment where your children can play and learn under the
supervision of qualified staff. Nursery grants are available. Sessions
are from 9 am to 1 pm, 5 mornings a week during term time.
For more information ring Heather Richards on
01937 845238 (Mobile 0795 0545108)
or call in during pre school opening hours.
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BRAMHAM MUMS & TOTS
“Little Tykes”
Little Tykes runs every Monday morning between
10.00 am and 12.00 noon in the Methodist Church on Low Way for
parents or carers and their pre-school children and babies.
We have a wide selection of toys. Every other
week we try to provide a craft activity suitable for the toddlers
with a little help. Half way through the session we have a tea and
coffee break with drinks and biscuits for the little ones too. New
mums, dads and grandparents are always welcome to come along and
join us.
For further information please contact:
Alison StJohn on
01937 541744.
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THE INDISPENSABLE MAN
Sometime when you’re feeling important,
Sometime when your ego’s in bloom;
Sometime when you take it for granted,
You’re the best qualified man in the room.
Sometime when you feel that your going
Would leave an unfillable hole;
Just follow this simple instruction,
And see how it humbles your soul.
Take a bucket and fill it with water,
Put your hand in it up to the wrists.
Pull them out—and the hole that remains
Is the measure of how you’ll be missed.
Splash all you please when you enter,
You may stir up the water galore;
But stop-and you’ll find in a minute
That it looks just the same as before.
The moral of this is quite simple,
You must just do the best that you can;
Be proud of yourself-but remember,
There is no indispensable man!
Anon |
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BRAMHAM GUIDES
The Guides and Rangers have started back after the Summer holidays
with lots of new girls joining them.
We are now full in Guides, but hope to be able to
take some more in at Christmas and we now have 15 Rangers!
The Guides will be meeting in the Village Hall on
a Monday night from now on due to the uncertainty of the Methodist
Chapel.
We have lots of activities planned and are
looking forward to the Swimming Gala in October and going on an
overnight hike in November.
The Rangers are also going to be very busy. Most
of their activities will be concerned with fund raising as they are
planning to go on a service trip to Thailand in 2007 and need to
raise a substantial amount for this venture.
The Guides will soon be starting to plan the camp
for next Summer and are all already looking forward to it.
If anyone is interested in finding out about
Guides or Rangers, please contact us or come along on a Monday and
see what we do.
Fiona
The Guide Laws
A Guide is honest, reliable and can be trusted.
A Guide is helpful and uses her time and abilities wisely.
A Guide faces challenge and learns from her experiences.
A Guide is a good friend and a sister to all Guides.
A Guide is polite and considerate.
A Guide respects all living things and takes care of the world
around her.
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SUNFLOWER CLUB
The Sunflower Sunday School is an exciting and fun
way to spend the 1st Sunday morning of every month.
The Club will suit all youngsters and we are
pleased to report that numbers are steadily increasing. The only way
to find out more is to come and join us at the Village Hall at 9.30.
or call Karen Smailes on 842844.
The dates for the next two
Sunflower Clubs are
2nd October & 6th November
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BRAMHAM IN BLOOM
FIRST ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
Monday
31st October 2005
7.30 p.m
in
Old People Shelter.
Everyone welcome
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BRAMHAM FOOTBALL CLUB
This season Bramham Football Club proudly boasts the following
teams, Senior 1x1 + Reserves playing in Divisions 1 and 3 of the
Harrogate and District League.
Under 12 Girls in the West Riding Royal Air Force
Girls League.
Under 12 boys in the Garforth Junior league and
Under 10’s mixed also in the Garforth league.
It was hoped that we would also have an Under 8’s
team but unfortunately we were unable to find a league for this age
group, however, children from this age group are more than welcome
to be a part of the Football Club training etc. and if possible
friendlies may be arranged for them.
There are so many people to thank for all their
efforts - Sponsors, Managers, Coach’s and Committee members, so to
all of you a very very big THANK YOU.
The 1x1 seem to have settled quickly after last
season’s promotion wining 4 and drawing 1 of their 5 league games so
far.
The Reserves have won 3 and lost 2 of their 5
league games. It is great to see so many youngsters now forming the
basis of the Reserves and give much hope for the future.
Wishing all players from every team, a safe and
happy season.
If you require any information about training,
fixtures, or meetings etc. contact Mick on 541341
Mick
BRAMHAM GIRLS
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
A big thank you to everyone who has supported our team.
We began our season on 18th September 2005 with a friendly match.
Our first game of the season is on Sunday 26th September at home.
Please feel free to come along and give our girls
support.
Once again THANK YOU.
Good Luck Girls
Debbie
BRAMHAM RAMBLERS
Our next walk will be a Wilkinson Walk.
Whixley to Green Hammerton on
Sunday 2nd October
Meet in the Square at 10.30 am
Lifts available if required
Details with John at the Post Office
Sue Craven
BRAMHAM
YOUTH CLUB
Re-opens on
Friday 7th October 2005
New Members Welcome
We have Volley Ball, Basket Ball, Table Tennis,
Snooker/Pool, Badminton, Football, Air Hockey, Play Stations and X
Boxes.
If you are over 12 years of age come along and
join in the fun
Entrance Fee £1
for further information contact
Sue Craven on 842991
BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP
What’s small, wooden
and has a unique facial feature?
Did you guess the answer
to our little teaser in last month’s magazine?
No prizes if you came up with the right answer!
Its PINOCCHIO of course!
Those pantomime dates again
7th — 10th December 2005
Ticket information in next month’s edition
THE YORKSHIRE
COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 19th
October, when the speaker will be Mr Colin Gaden, the subject of his
talk being “Large Suitcase, Short Legs”
Visitors most welcome to join us, friendly
company and refreshments guaranteed!
Jean Dale
GARDENING HINTS FOR OCTOBER
by David Mitchell of South Milford Yorkshire Landscape Gardens
If you still have bulb catalogues dropping
through the door, now is the time to be planting bulbs indoors, in
borders and naturalised situations. Bulbs like the little Iris
Reticulata always look great planted in a terracotta pot or trough
with 7to9 bulbs in a 13” cm (5 inch) pot. Fill the pot with
multipurpose compost and add some grit for better drainage. Plant
the bulbs 5 cm’s (2”) deep. Cover with compost and then with fine
horticultural grit. Water well and place on a bench in the cold
greenhouse, in a cold frame or sheltered part of the garden. Cover
with mesh if you think mice might be a problem and definitely cover
if squirrels are active!
One of the questions I get asked on a regular
basis is ‘When is the best time to plant’? Well, with most plants
prepared in pots, (apart from the seasonal subjects like bulbs,
corms, tubers and bare root), planting may be done at any time of
the season as long as the ground and weather conditions allow.
Planting in the Autumn has one advantages over planting in the
spring. That is, whilst the plant may appear dormant or growth
slowed because of the lower temperatures, root growth continues at a
steady rate. When Spring does come, the plant has a good root system
to support vegetative growth.
You can make your own soil conditioner by having
a compost heap in the garden. A simple wire mesh cage is ideal. At
least one metre square for the normal garden nailed onto four posts
does the trick. For small gardens, try black polythene bags with
holes in.
Ponds at this time of the year will need plenty
of attention removing dead material and pond weed where it has
become overgrown. Too much decaying matter takes the oxygen out of
the water – deadly for any fish. Remember fish and frogs do not
mix,. It’s either one or the other. Fish love tadpoles!
Whilst soil conditions are good it’s an ideal
time to be dividing perennial plants and with the warmth still in
the ground rooting will be encouraged from the newly divided plant
material. Two forks back to back to split the crowns make the job
easier.
If you are into Lilies, lift the bulbs, clean and
snap off the healthy scales and half bury in a mix of compost and
sand or even mix with soil in a polythene bag and put away in a warm
dark atmosphere like the airing cupboard. After a few weeks, the
scales start to produce bulblets which can then be potted on.
Finally, get tidying in the garden and collect
all that plant debris and leaves as they fall. Leaves left lying can
continue the life cycle of many diseases; Black Spot, Apple and Pear
Scab, Sycamore Tar Spot, Willow Anthracnose and a huge number of
Rusts.
Remember that one month’s work before Christmas
is worth two afterwards!
David Mitchell
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