BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER SPRING 2018
The Puritan Chapel with the new information board provided by Bramhope in Bloom. See Page 3 for Open Days. Welcome to the Spring edition of the Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council Newsletter. Spring seems very late this year. Thankfully the grey days have been offset by the avenues of daffodils along the approaches to the Bramhope and the many other touches of colour carefully planted around the village by Bramhope in Bloom. In reading this newsletter you will be struck by the common themes that demonstrate the importance of community. There is an initiative to introduce a "Good Neighbour" scheme in Bramhope and another to take the first steps towards making Bramhope a Dementia Friendly Village. The sterling work done by Tariq Qadeer in staging fund raising events for charities such as Candlelighters continues, and gains a further boost through Andrew Taylor's White Rose Way Challenge. Marie Curie has completed their year as the first official council charity and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust has been selected for 2018/19. Organisations such as Headingley Bramhope Cricket Club, West Park Leeds Rugby Club and the Bramhope Campsite appear in these pages wishing to be more closely involved with village organisations and residents. The Summer Festival brings together under one collective brand a wide range of activities from churches, schools and societies with something for everyone. There is good news that the Village Hall, the heart of so many village activities, has now received the funding that enables the first phase of the ambitious refurbishment project to begin. More good news that Bramhope has a Post Office again at Christalya's newsagent and general store at Tredgold Avenue. The Parish Council deals with a very wide range of issues. Top of our list are Road Safety, and the continuing discussions with Leeds City Council Planning and Highways to manage the impact of the Breary Lane development positively. Further details inside. If you wish to know more about the work of the Parish Council, please take time to attend the Annual Village Meeting at the Village Hall on Wednesday 2nd May.
Simon Cooper Chairman, Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
PLANNING MATTERS Breary Lane East/Leeds Road Site As described in the Winter 2017 Newsletter, the Parish Council has put forward a long list of proposals to ensure that as far as possible the environmental and cosmetic impact of the new development is managed positively. On 12 February a site meeting was held with LCC Highways and Metro to discuss the re-location of the Parish Council’s stone bus shelters currently located at The Poplars and near the wine shop. An additional stone shelter is proposed for the new bus layby on the Leeds bound side of the A660 near High Ridge Way. Pavements are also proposed across the grassed area near the junction of The Poplars with the A660. LCC Highways have been monitoring traffic on The Poplars in order to measure flows before the construction of the roundabout. July is now the earliest start date for the construction of the roundabout. Site Allocation Plan Amendments The two Green Belt sites in Bramhope were allocated for housing in the original LCC Site Allocation Plan: 42 Green Acres on Moor Road, 42 dwellings; land to the rear of 45 Creskeld Lane, 23 dwellings. These sites are now proposed as Broad Locations. (Broad Locations first appeared in the National Planning Policy Framework in 2014 and enable a local authority to identify Green Belt land that can be used for development in "exceptional circumstances".) Broad Location sites would remain in the Green Belt and only be allocated for housing should it eventually be required to help supply the 66,000 homes target for the Leeds area. The Parish Council has responded formally to these proposals, stating that the two Bramhope sites should remain permanently in the Green Belt and that a review of the Leeds housing targets should take place first, via the Core Strategy Selective Review, before any allocation of Broad Location sites. Core Strategy Selective Review Based on more recent demographic projections the City Council proposes reducing the number of dwellings in the strategy for the Leeds area from 66,000 (net) to 51,952 (net). Consequentially land in the Leeds Green Belt should not be needed for housing in the period up to 2033. The Parish Council believes that this lower housing figure is a more realistic target, and this review should take place before the SAP amendments. (As previously explained, revision of the housing target comes too late to prevent development on the several sites in Leeds - including the Breary Lane East site - where the developers won planning appeals on the basis that LCC had not provided a 5 year supply of land to meet the target of 66,000 dwellings.) PARISH COUNCIL BRIEFING • The Council Precept (the money collected through your council tax bill as the major source of funding for the Parish Council) is unchanged for yet another year. Though an increased grant to the Village Hall for Project Phoenix and maintenance work on the children's playground has meant a call on the reserves, council finances are in a healthy state. If you wish to learn more, you should attend the Annual Village Meeting on Wednesday 2nd May. • Have you thought of being a councillor? Applications are invited to fill the vacancy on the Parish Council following the resignation of Richard Ellis. Applications are invited. Please contact the Parish Clerk for further details. • New Councillor: Alan Anslow has filled the vacancy on the council left by the resignation of Peter Lawson. A Bramhope resident for over 20 years, Alan is a recently retired Chartered Surveyor with experience in the charity and commercial sectors bringing valuable expertise to the council. • GDPR – New data protection laws come into effect at the end of May that give you increased rights over data about you held by organisations. The Parish Council is updating policies and procedures to be compliant. The most visible effect is that the Council now needs to ask for your explicit consent to hold information about you. For example, we must ask you to opt-in to receive email or post. • The Council has formally adopted a Complaints Procedure as part of its communication processes. The new rules make it plain that anonymous complaints or under a fake name will not be dealt with. www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 2 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
WATCH YOUR SPEED!
Road safety is the issue most frequently raised by residents and is a key focus for the Parish Council, working with the police and LCC Highways. In the last 12 months new speed limits have been introduced in Bramhope, reinforced by speed bumps. Yellow lines are addressing blind spots. The bend on Leeds Road opposite Church Hill has been resurfaced, and seems to have prevented further accidents. A SID (Speed Indicator Device ) has been purchased and installed on Kings Road. A second SID is to be placed on Moor Road. As you will read in the Carlton Village report, progress is being made there towards speed limits. Over two days in early February Councillors Diane Fox, Rob Haswell and Billy Flynn carried out speed checks using a mobile SID at well known black spots within the 20 mph and 30 mph zones: Old Lane, Moor Road, Church Hill, Breary Lane and Tredgold Avenue. (The mobile SID is a "portable" version of the familiar speed device on lampposts.) Many drivers cut their speed on seeing the device. Even so more than 1 in 5 exceeded the limit by more than 5 mph, with 34 mph clocked in the 20 mph zone on Church Hill. The SID on Kings Road was initially installed in December, and improvements were made in early February, so that the display shows a smiling/frowning face and full data capture is enabled. The device logs the speed of every vehicle. Data analysis suggests that the display does reduce speeding, with the mean speed at 32 mph. There are, however, many instances of very excessive speeds, with 60 and even 70 mph clocked, not just at night, when few pedestrians are around, but at 8 am and 3 pm! The V85 value is 38 mph. (V85 is the speed at or below which 85% of vehicles were travelling. It is the key statistic that indicates the "speed" of the road). An increase in this level would suggest that rigorous enforcement is required. So the message is clear. WATCH YOUR SPEED A POST OFFICE FOR BRAMHOPE Bramhope lost its Post Office as part of the major programme of closures in 2008, and ever since residents have had to go to Otley, Pool or Adel. Now thanks to the enterprise of Talya Sharon, the Post Office have opened a new branch at Christalya on Tredgold Avenue, adding this much needed service to the many functions the shop already provides. The Post Office will offer a very wide range of services, including: Letters and Parcels; Money withdrawals, deposits and payments; Bill payments; Travel Money. The new service will offer long opening hours, 7 days a week, with the Post Office opening hours in line with those of the shop. The last post on most days will be later than any post box in the village at 16.03 on a Monday, 17.03 Tuesday through Friday, and 11.58 on Saturdays.
THE PURITAN CHAPEL - OPENING TIMES The Puritan Chapel will be open on the following Sundays from 2 to 4 pm. Volunteer guides will show visitors this historic Grade 1 listed building, one of only two churches built during the Commonwealth period. The chapel is unique and gives a fascinating insight into the history of our village. Admission is free. The opening days are: Sunday 3rd June, Sunday1stJuly, Sunday 5th August, Sunday 9th and 16th September. (These last two Sundays are part of the Festival of Heritage Open Days 2018) (A key is held at reception at the Britannia Hotel if anyone wishes to visit the Chapel outside those times) www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 3 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
CARLTON VILLAGE REPORT The 30 mph zone (from just before the entrance for Carlton Boarding Kennels, through the village to just after the last house in East Carlton, North Lodge) was supposed to be implemented in the financial year 2017/18 but has slipped. I continue to press Highways to meet their commitments. Ward and Parish Councillors in 2017 requested a 40 mph buffer zone to slow traffic before meeting the 30 mph restrictions. This request had been agreed by Leeds City Council Traffic Department but in January when the proposal went forward for final approval, it was rejected by senior management on the grounds that the road layout kept speeds to 40 mph, that there had been no major injury accidents since 2014, and that the signage would impact the rural environment. Councillor Campbell and myself strongly disagree with this decision and continue to press for a 40 mph zone in accordance with the wishes of the majority of residents. There has been more fly tipping on Cemetery Road. Sadly, as the fly tipping occurred on private land (a gate had been opened), it’s now up to the land owner to dispose of the items. I have spoken to Leeds City Council about a couple of road signs that now seem to be facing the wrong way - either knocked by a large vehicle or strong winds. They should be back to normal soon. If you have any other issues that you would like to discuss, please get in touch on 07739 013245 or [email protected]. Councillor Anna Hollings BRAMHOPE BOWLS CLUB
Our new season starts on Saturday 24 March at the green by the Village Hall on Old Lane. NEW MEMBERS, experienced bowlers or complete novices (over the age of 16), will be very welcome. The Club are holding Open Mornings every Friday throughout the season when Club members will be available to help prospective new players. All equipment is provided – just wear flat shoes. As well as league matches and friendly fixtures against other clubs, social bowling is played on Monday and Friday afternoons. There are also many enjoyable social events throughout the season COME ALONG AND GIVE BOWLING A TRY YOU’LL BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH HEALTHY FUN IT IS Details from Stewart (0113 203 7447) or Anne (0744 365 3760) www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 4 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
BRAMHOPE IN BLOOM This year our group decided to hold a Coffee Morning and, in appreciation of the support and appreciation that we receive, all drinks and cakes were given free. As Marie Curie is the chosen charity of Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council, for 2017/18, they were invited, and held a tombola. Caring for Life brought produce and plants, Lily’s of Bramhope had flowers and gifts and Flamingo Cards displayed a variety of cards including some for Easter. Winners of the Bramhope in Bloom poster competition, from Bramhope Primary School, were displayed and generated a lot of interest. Our group decorated an Easter tree with chocolate bunnies, sold wild flower seeds and Alison Ross, one of our talented members, brought some wonderful acrylic paintings to sell. All this helped to engender the “flower theme” of our coffee morning.
Interested in what we do? Please contact Janet 0113 2037744 or by email [email protected]. Janet Hobson
BRAMHOPE SHOW 2018 – SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER The annual Bramhope show is on Sunday 9th September from 1.30 pm at the Bramhope Village Hall. As usual there will be live entertainment from Recycled and children's entertainer Partymania. You will be able to enjoy an afternoon tea, enter fun competitions for all the family, visit the BBQ and Bar, and stroll amongst the stalls to purchase produce and gifts, not to mention the ever-popular tombola stall. Our regular classes: - Photography, Flowers, Floral Arrangements and Junior Classes will be available, plus the spectacular Showstopper Cake, our impressive ‘men only’ apple pie class, the Bramhope Bake-off challenges and Homemade Produce. Keep an eye out for the Bramhope Show magazine, which should be dropping through your letter boxes towards the end of July, with details of all the competitions and how to enter. We look forward to seeing you all at this annual village event. The more people who take part, the more fun for everyone, so please enter as many classes as you can! Kimberley Hill Chair of Bramhope Village Show.
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BRAMHOPE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2018 As we emerge from a long cold winter, it's good to look forward to the annual Summer Festival. Once again it has been possible to bring together an extraordinary range of events with something for everyone to enjoy. The Festival kicks off on 3 June with an Organ Recital at the Methodist Church. The Methodists will also host a Film Club showing on 12 June of The Greatest Showman and a Summer Afternoon Tea with Entertainment by Serendipity on 21 July. St Giles Church have organised an evening of entertainment by Chorus Choir UK on 7 July. Bramhope Village Hall once again welcomes Adel Players for a performance of A Murder of Crows on 8 June and the ever-popular Cabaret Evening with the Derrick Harris Quartet will be at the Hall on 14 July. Children's events are not forgotten. Last year's Mini Breeze at West Park Rugby Club was a great success so there are plans for a repeat of this event on 16 June, and it's a pleasure to include Bramhope Primary School’s Scarecrow Hunt & Summer Festival on 30 June in our programme. Diane Fox's popular History Walks are a regular feature of the Festival. This year the theme is (suitably in Suffragette Centenary Year) Women of Bramhope. Diane's walks take place on the afternoon of 24 June and the evening of 10 July. The historic Puritan Chapel will be open on 1 July as part of the Festival and there will be a display of Parish Council archives that can be viewed at the Puritan Chapel throughout the Festival events. On 17 July there will be the Table Tennis Challenge to raise money for the Parish Council's Charity of the Year, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Collections and raffles for the charity will also take place at other Festival events. At a new venue for the Festival, Bramhope Campsite are hosting Folk Songs Around The Camp Fire on 4 July. The Festival concludes with the British Legion concert featuring the Harrogate Brass Band at West Park Rugby Club on 28 July. Full details of timings, ticket prices and booking will appear on the website, posters and in the leaflet delivered to every home in early May. If you require additional information, then please contact me either by email – [email protected] or telephone 07742 927253. Hilary Harris, Festival Chair
BRAMHOPE VILLAGE HALL – The Phoenix Project I am very pleased to tell you that we have been successful in our grant applications for Phase 1 of the Phoenix Project. Leeds City Council and Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council have provided significant grants. This secured funding and the money we have raised, totalling over £30,000, means that we are able to start work on the roof immediately after Easter. Initial work will be at the back of the Hall (we have a wedding in April and we want to ensure that there is no scaffolding visible), followed by the area at the front adjacent to the Tennis Club. Plans are in place to ensure minimal disruption to tennis activities. A few car parking spaces will be unavailable, mainly the disabled spaces; so, during this time, if you can, please leave some spaces for those who really need them. This is the start of an ambitious renovation project and we need to raise a great deal more money. This first phase concentrates on essential roof renovations, but once we have the funds, we intend to start internal work: heating, lighting, insulation, plumbing and renovation of the decor to make the Hall a first-rate facility. We plan to do this in three ways: further grant applications; fundraising activities (more of those later) and donations. Please let me know if you, or your company, are willing to donate to the renovation of this vital hub of village life. All donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged. And finally, we are delighted to inform you that Kate Fraser has taken up the post of treasurer for the Trustees' Committee. Many people will know Kate from her previous role as Clerk to the Parish Council. She brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge. Anne Davies, Vice Chair, Trustees Committee 07860935144 [email protected]
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My name is Catherine Birkby and I have lived in Bramhope for nearly 20 years. My mum, who died 10 years ago, lived with Dementia in the latter part of her life. In caring for her, I and my family became very aware of the stigma and isolation associated with this illness, mostly caused by a lack of understanding. Four years ago, I decided to undergo the training, run by the Alzheimer’s Society, to become a "Dementia Friends Champion". I now run training sessions aimed at helping people to develop a greater understanding of what it is like to live with dementia. My ambition is to work towards creating a Dementia Friendly Bramhope. The first step is to Raise Awareness of what it is like to live with Dementia. I am holding "Dementia Friends" sessions on Monday 23rd April and on Monday 14th May at 7.30 pm. Sessions last approximately 45-50 minutes and are free! (Always a bonus!) Both sessions will be held in the hall at Bramhope Methodist Church. I am also looking for additional venues in which to hold more sessions. These will be advertised on the village noticeboards. Longer term I aim to create a combination of individuals and organisations (businesses, places of worship, groups, the school, the Parish Council) that can follow the roadmap recommended by the Alzheimer's Society to make Bramhope a "Dementia Friendly Village". The Parish Council have already kindly given me their support. Do you think you could spare the time to get involved? If you would like to join me in working towards Dementia Friendly Bramhope or would like more information, please contact me at [email protected] or ring 07821 626500. BRAMHOPE GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME Several village organisations met in January to explore the possibilities of starting a 'Good Neighbour' scheme for Bramhope and there was much interest in pursuing this initiative. Good Neighbour schemes are run in many villages and towns across the UK, often under the auspices of Age UK or the Royal Voluntary Service. Some villages have recently started such initiatives in the memory of local MP Jo Cox to tackle loneliness. The aim of such a scheme is to foster more good neighbourliness in the village by raising awareness of the need to look out for our neighbours, and to give people guidance on sources of help should there be a problem. This is not only for those who are elderly or living alone, but includes vulnerable residents of all ages, including families with children and those at work. A village community such as Bramhope will only continue to thrive if there are good caring neighbourly relationships. So encouraging residents to act as the eyes and ears of vulnerable neighbours is important for the future of the village. To help get such a scheme off the ground, initial steps have been proposed: • Seek more information from Age UK and RVS and contact similar local initiatives. • An awareness raising campaign encouraging residents to get to know their immediate neighbours in their road and locality; and asking all village organisations to be alert to members of their groups, classes or congregations who might be experiencing difficulties and to initiate help where appropriate. • A free booklet for every home in Bramhope listing the contact details of agencies and organisations who can give help in case situations arise that need action. Since social mobility and contact is important, especially to combat loneliness, this might detail village organisations and activities. • Invite all village organisations and businesses to actively support the development of a Good Neighbour scheme in Bramhope. (Organisations which have already expressed an interest include the Parish Council, the Village Hall Committee, the Royal British Legion, Bramhope Women’s Institute and Bramhope Methodist Church.) • Organise a launch event for the initiative this summer, with a stand at the Bramhope Show to help publicise the scheme. For more information about the Good Neighbour Scheme, please contact Steve & Beryl Weatherley on 0113 261 1751 or [email protected]
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PARISH COUNCIL CHARITY OF THE YEAR Each year the Parish Council adopts a charity with the aim of raising awareness and money for the charity of our choice. (A Parish Council may not donate directly but can promote a charity). For the past year we have promoted Marie Curie, after an approach from the area organiser who was trying to set up a local fund-raising group. Choosing a charity for 2018/19 seemed daunting, as there are so many causes worthy of support, but inspiration came through an unlikely source, a Facebook advertisement, for furniture that was free but with a request for a donation to The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The resident who placed the advert says that she and her family regularly support the CF Trust. They recently decided to dispose of household items they no longer needed and rather than sell them for cash, asked people to donate to the Trust. This produced very positive responses, so not only have items been recycled, but money has been raised for the CF Trust in return. Inspired by this altruistic gesture, the Parish Council agreed that this would be an ideal charity to support. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis for everyone affected by the condition. They invest in cutting-edge research to develop improved treatments, drive up standards of clinical care at specialist CF centres and clinics across the UK, provide trusted information, advice and support to those affected, and campaign hard on key issues. From April there will be events in the Village where fundraising for the CF Trust will be taking place. This will be particularly apparent during the Summer Festival in June and July when there will be collections, raffles and sponsored events. The Parish Council hopes that you will support these events and give generously to help people and their families who are affected by this life-shortening genetic condition. Hilary Harris Charity Liaison On behalf of Marie Curie North Leeds Fundraising Group, I'd like to express a big THANK YOU to Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council for naming us as their charity this past year. As a newly formed group the support was especially welcome. We all had an enjoyable time at the many events you held, meeting lovely people and making over £500! March is the Daffodil Appeal Month, so the Tombola at the Bramhope In Bloom Coffee Morning on 24th March was a very suitable finale, raising £105.10! If you would like to join our small, friendly group or help in any way please contact me on 07941 243347. Wishing you every success for the future. Linda Breckill (chair)
Table Tennis Challenge in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust As the Parish Council has adopted The Cystic Fibrosis Trust as the charity of the year, I have given some thought about raising funds, especially throughout the Summer Festival events in June and July. I wanted something a little bit different and, as I enjoy playing table tennis, decided that I would ask people to sponsor me to play table tennis non-stop for five hours. Why five hours? Well it's probably as much as I can manage! I realise that I'm not going to get into the Guinness Book of Records but, hopefully, it will raise some money. The trustees of Bramhope Village Hall have kindly provided the use of the Hall for free for this event which will take place on Tuesday 17 July 2018 from 12 noon until 5.00 pm. To achieve my goal, I will need people to come along to play against me and, of course, to sponsor me. For a small donation towards the charity, there will also be a second table set up for people to come in and play for fun. If you would like to take part or donate, then please contact me either by email – [email protected] or on 07742 927253. Thank you for your support. Hilary Harris www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 8 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
We will be celebrating our fifth anniversary in November this year. With nearly 100 members, we are a lively, friendly and vibrant group aiming to inspire the women of Bramhope and the surrounding area. We offer a very varied programme at our monthly meetings. So far this year we have sung with The White Rosettes, an international award-winning women’s barbers shop choir, learnt about (and tasted!) the fantastic Langton’s Gin and we have put our sleuthing skills to the test with a trip to Tick Tock Unlock, where we had to work together to find clues and solve puzzles to escape from a locked room!
Scheduled for later this year is Stewart Hillard talking about his time on BBC 2’s The Great British Sewing Bee and Jill and Martin Fish demonstrating cooking with produce from the garden. To honour the 100th Anniversary of the Suffragette Movement we have a meeting dedicated to the work of the movement, and we will be celebrating our 5th anniversary in Bollywood style. Outside our monthly meetings we have two Walking Groups, (one meets on Saturdays and the other midweek) and a Book Group reading and discussing books from varied genres. We organise meals out, theatre trips and outings: our big trip this year is to Edinburgh in December to visit Holyrood Palace, the Royal Yacht Britannia, see the Scottish Ballet perform Cinderella and, of course, time to shop on Princes Street and the Christmas markets. We are led by our members, so there really is something for everyone at the Bramhope Rolling Scones WI. Come along as a visitor to one of our meetings to find out more about us, you will be made very welcome. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at St Giles Church Hall, Bramhope from 7.15pm to 9.30pm Look at our website to find out more about our programme and activities www.bramhopewi.org.uk. To get in touch, email – [email protected] , telephone or text 0782 133 0953
FILM CLUB As we come to the end of another successful year, we can be pleased that so many films have been thoroughly enjoyed by our audience. Good ratings and appreciative comments give us the satisfaction of knowing that the films were well chosen. We finish with our usual social on April 24th. After supper, Paddington 2 will be screened.
On June 12th, for the Bramhope Festival, we anticipate showing The Greatest Showman. More details later. Gillian Acomb
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BRAMHOPE IN THE GREAT WAR (To mark the Centenary of the ending of the Great War, the centre spread of each issue of the 2018 Newsletter will focus on Bramhope in 1918.)
Bramhope during the Great War was much smaller than it is today. As can be seen from the 1909 Ordnance Survey Map above, the buildings and population of Bramhope were concentrated round the Cross, where the lane from Carlton to Breary intersected with the Cookridge to Pool road. The core of the village was still the 17th and 18th century buildings of the Fox and Hounds, the Smithy and Weavers Cottage. Dwellings extended down Church Hill (Northgate) to St Giles built in 1882, on Old Lane (Westgate) as far as the Robert Craven Hall (built in 1896), and along Eastgate, where most of the shops where located, as far as the Village School (now Low Croft Court) founded in 1790 and replaced by a larger building in 1873. Bramhope Hall, home of the Lawson family, was where the Britannia Hotel now stands There was no mains water, with supply from private wells or the Town Well at the foot of Church Hill. Oil lamps and candles provided lighting, though large houses such as Bramhope Manor and Bramhope Hall had gas or electricity generators. Mains water, gas and electricity only reached Bramhope in the 1920s and the 1930s. The 1911 Census lists 101 households and records the population as 443. The majority of residents were farmers, agricultural workers or domestic servants. The records of the Parish Council, and the School Log Book maintained by the Headmaster of Bramhope Village School, J R Williamson, might suggest that the war had limited impact. The first mention of the war in the Parish Council minutes is not until July 1915. The war seems merely an uneasy background: money is raised for the War and there are continuing efforts to send comforts and garments to soldiers on active service, but life goes on as usual. Yet there are 66 names on the Honour Board in the Village Hall listing those who fought. Twelve gave their lives. Their stories will be told in the Summer Edition of the Newsletter.
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THE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTE BOOK Bramhope Parish Council still had many routine parish matters to deal with during the war period. 5th August 1914 (the day after war was declared) Reported that some of the cost of the sewage scheme at the National Children’s Home (Hilton Grange) would have to be borne by the township. 12th April 1915 The council were not in favour of the rate bearing the cost of scavenging (the collection of the rubbish) in the township 15th July 1915 (first reference to the War!) It was resolved to invest £50 in the Government War Loan at 4½%. 14th April 1916 The council thanked the National Children’s Home for their decision to pay the whole of the cost of the sewers to Pool from the home. 17th August 1917 It was agreed to place an advert in the Yorkshire Post and the local paper for a cemetery caretaker. 5th November 1917 A proposal to form a committee to provide “comforts for men on active service” who came from Bramhope. 15th February 1918 The decision was made to provide allotments and rent land up by the pump on Bramhope Moor for this purpose. The School Log Books Headmaster J R Williamson maintained a daily log book. The entries reveal his concern with improving standards; and the effects of the weather and children's health on attendance levels. Ringworm, measles, whooping cough, chickenpox and lots of heavy snow in the winters are a constant feature. 31st October 1914 "End of the school financial year, average attendance has been 98, 111 children on the roll and the accommodation is 114." 29th January 1915 "A visit by J Goodall of Scarborough who showed the children German shells and photographs of the destruction." (Scarborough was shelled the previous month by two German battleships.) 30th November 1915 "The children have finished 6 pairs of mittens, 6 pairs of socks and 4 scarves for Mrs Heys to send to soldiers in the Dardanelles." 3rd April 1916 "Having been short staffed since the beginning of the year the head teacher has been compelled to reorganise the school." (The head would teach 58 of the older children whilst the two other members of staff each taught a class of 26 younger children.) 23rd August 1916 "I have received 16 postcards from soldiers in the West Yorkshire Regiment at the front thanking the children for their presents of cigarettes and tobacco sent out by their subscription." 26th January 1917 "The weather has been severe". The head teacher had difficulty in getting the school temperature to 50º Fahrenheit. Several children were still away suffering from colds and chickenpox. DORA -The Defence of the Realm Act Passed by the House of Commons without debate in August 1914, the act was extended six times during the course of the war, having a significant effect on daily life in Bramhope. DORA banned a wide range of activities. You could not give bread to horses or to chickens nor could you ring church bells after sunset. There was to be no loitering under railway bridges so no standing under the Arthington viaduct. If you wanted to push a hand cart through the streets of Bramhope at night, you needed a red light at the back and a white light at the front. In May 1916 British Summer Time was introduced to give daylight for extra work. Pubs had been able to open from 5 am and stay open till 12.30 at night, but DORA cut back opening hours to 12 noon to 2.30 pm and 6.30 to 9.30 pm. The aim was to stop people turning up drunk for work
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Dear Everyone, We are now 3 months into our period of vacancy for a new Vicar at St Giles. The Archdeacon and Bishop of Leeds have spoken to the PCC (Parochial Church Council) and explained that, following Janice’s retirement we will be able to advertise for a new Vicar who will work half-time as Vicar of St Giles and half- time with other responsibilities in the Diocese. The work involved in finding the right candidate is ongoing. We are in the process of pulling together various resources which will be sent to prospective candidates. Thank you so much to everyone for their continued support at this time. We and the St Giles Church Family would like you all to know that it’s very much ‘Business as usual!’ whilst we find our new Vicar. It has been great to have so many different and varied clergy visit us. By the time you read this we will have had a busy Easter Celebration with many special services as well as the ever-popular Easter Children’s Crafts! We do hope lots of you were able to join us. Full details of everything going on can, as ever, be found on our website www.stgilesbramhope.org.uk Joanne and June (Church Wardens) FAREWELL TO VICAR JANICE After 12 years at St. Giles, Janice Smith has retired. In her time in the village she has transformed St. Giles into a popular and thriving hub of activity. She will be missed. We wish her well in her retirement. A service was held on 28th January to mark the occasion. This picture captures the atmosphere.
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A very warm welcome to a new season at Bramhope Tennis Club Open Day - Sunday 6th May from 10 am to 1 pm We have lots happening in 2018 and would love to see you at our Open Day and then on the courts. Let`s get as many people as possible playing this wonderful game right here, in the heart of our village. This year we’ve recruited some very well qualified coaches, all group coaching is £5 per hour, and coaching starts on Tuesday 17th April at the times stated below: • Cardio Tennis – Tuesdays 4-5 pm • Mini Tennis Red (8s and under) Tuesdays 4-5 pm • Mini Tennis Orange and Green (8-10 year olds) Tuesdays 5-6 pm • Mini Tennis Juniors (11-16 year olds) Tuesdays 6-7 pm • Adult coaching - all levels, including beginners Saturday 10-11.30 am (£7.50) Once again, we’ll be running our very successful children’s summer camps during the school summer holidays. Free Introductory Offer!! Bring three friends and pay nothing for your first cardio tennis or adult coaching session – beginners welcome. Please contact [email protected] or Peter Ashley on 07528 369632 for queries about tennis coaching. For general membership queries, please contact Heather Scurr on 07807 746568 or Roger Fayle on 07887 546303. https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BramhopeTennisClub
We have two teams, who this season will be playing in Divisions 2 and 4 of the Wetherby Cricket League. The league season runs from 28th April to 8th September, so weather permitting, there is a game at the Old Lane ground every Saturday through the season (other than the Bank Holiday weekends of 26th May & 25th August). Everyone is very welcome to come along and watch, the kettle is always on. The club is always on the lookout for new players, so anyone interested in joining the club is very welcome to get in touch with me, Mark Stelfox at [email protected] or 07802 896489. Our website is http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/headingleycricketclub. The 1st XI fixtures can be found here: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/headingleycricketclub/teams/12702/fixtures-results . And the 2nd XI fixtures are here: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/headingleycricketclub/teams/48126/fixtures-results Mark Stelfox Press Officer / 1st X1 Captain www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 13 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
West Park Leeds is a thriving family Rugby Union Club in Bramhope offering rugby for everybody and with some of the best facilities in the North of England. We are proud of our community connection and work with local schools, groups and businesses to see the sport of Rugby grow. We have various social and fund-raising events throughout the year supporting a variety of local charities. The club also hosts other sports and groups such as Archery, American Football, Rugby League and Leeds Beckett Rugby Union teams. At the Senior level, we have 4 Men's teams and 2 Ladies' teams. Our Ladies First team have recently won the North Championship, having gone all season undefeated. There is a huge focus on Youth Rugby with Mixed Boys & Girls starting at 5 years old through to Under-11. From 11 to 18, there are separate Boys and Girls teams. We are currently looking for Girls who will be heading into Year 7 to join our Under 13 Girls team. We have nurtured famous professional players such as Danny Care, several of our U-17 and U-18 players have been selected at county and country levels, and three of our Ladies (pictured) recently played for England RL at the World Cup in Australia are now playing for Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls Ladies. Though we are proud of such achievements, we encourage players at all levels and all abilities and it's never too late to try. (This year, one of our Senior Ladies celebrated her 47th birthday by playing her first ever rugby match!) Despite this wide range of activities, the club is run by a small army of volunteers who give up their free time for coaching, first aiding, team managing and everything else that is needed The clubhouse has a bar, function rooms, and can host a dinner function for up to 250 people. These facilities are available for hire. So why not come along as a guest and see what we have to offer. The club is open most evenings and all day at the weekends. Key Dates for your diary: 30th June Regional Final of the RFU 24 sevens Tournament, 13/14th July Beer & Music Festival - Full details about the club, contacts and event on the website www.westparkleeds.com
BRAMHOPE ART CLUB We had our AGM on March 26th and it was difficult to accept that a whole year had gone by since the last one. As we reviewed the previous twelve months meetings, we were delighted to consider the fun, friendly banter, and pleasure we had together. Since the turn of the year we have enjoyed an evening drawing live models, considered how we show movement in a picture, looked to develop innovative techniques (with clingfilm and salt amongst other mediums) and had a really satisfying workshop run by Miriam Lavelle where we worked with some weird and wonderful plant and natural materials as a basis for paintings in water colours or acrylics. Our club is a relaxed place to explore your artistic ideas in a friendly sociable environment. We will be delighted to welcome anyone who wants to come along on a Monday evening at 7.30pm to " test the water". We look forward to meeting you! Jacquie Howard www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 14 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
OUR CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT: “Together as a Church family we are aspiring to love God, the Community and each other through worship, prayer, learning, service and outreach.”
A MESSAGE from Rev Roger Smith, Minister of Bramhope Methodist Church Last year I visited Israel/Palestine on a 12-day Holy Land pilgrimage. We followed in the footsteps of Jesus from his birth in Bethlehem, growing up in Nazareth, ministry in Galilee and culminating with his death and resurrection in Jerusalem. For each event in Jesus’ life you can visit the site traditionally associated with it (sometimes alternative sites are available!) Jesus’ resurrection is the most extraordinary event of all – something amazing must have happened to transform his dejected followers into a vibrant community of faith. When we visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – the traditional location of the crucifixion and resurrection – a service was underway in the tomb chapel, the door was closed, and, bizarrely, a police barrier barred entry. In complete contrast, at Tabgha on the shore of Lake Galilee, there was a sense of light, peace and freedom and I could readily imagine the risen Jesus preparing a barbecue breakfast for his disciples who’d been out fishing. Wherever you are, I hope you sense the good news of this Easter season. Rev Roger Smith email [email protected] Deacon Jenny Parnell email [email protected] Prayer Tree If you have visited our church hall recently you may have seen the prayer tree. It is available for anyone to write a prayer request and hang it on the tree. Every week someone from the prayer team will pray for that person or situation. We believe God listens to our prayers and that it can help us to share our concerns with God. Also, there is always a member of the prayer team available if you would like to sit and pray with someone in person after our regular 10.00 am Sunday morning service. Upcoming Event News Spring Plant Sale in the Church Hall – Friday 11th May 9.30-6.30 pm and Saturday 12th May 9.00-2.00. Our usual wide selection of professionally grown plants and filled containers will be available. Sunday 3rd June at 7.00 pm Toby Ward returns to give an Organ Recital in aid of the organ refurbishment fund. This concert will see the best of British light music complementing traditional organ music. Refreshments will be served and audience participation must be expected! Tickets £10 can be obtained by sending payment, together with a SAE to: The Toby Ward Organ Recital, c/o 21 The Rowans, Bramhope, LS16 9DZ. Cheques should be made payable to Bramhope Methodist Church. Friday 22nd June 1.00 - 5.00 pm at 12 Manor Close – a Cream Tea in aid of The Joanna Project. Saturday 21st July 2.30 - 5.00 pm an Afternoon Tea in the Church Hall with entertainment by Serendipity, who will present a programme in speech and song to celebrate “The Seasons”. Enjoy the warmth of Summer, the glory of Autumn, the beauty of Winter and the brightness of Spring, all in one afternoon! Delicious homemade sandwiches, scones and cakes will be served. Tickets £10 as above, please mark envelopes ‘Afternoon Tea’ We meet for Sunday morning worship at 10.00 am and celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month – all are welcome to join us. Holy Communion is also celebrated at Church in the Low Room on the second Tuesday in the month at 10.00 am. www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 15 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
RACING AHEAD AT BRAMHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL You may remember that our most recent school fund-raising project was aimed at creating two new spaces - a storytelling area and a whole school library. I am delighted to let you know that these spaces are now officially open and regularly used throughout the week. Children love browsing our improved selection of reading books as well as attending our storytelling sessions. A huge thank you to everyone in the community who gave books, time or money to the project. In a recent survey, 75% of parents said that their children demonstrated an increased enjoyment of reading this year, and I am certain that the redevelopment of our library areas has played a big part in this. At the same time, we have been developing sport within the school. Our class teachers have worked alongside specialist staff from Sporting Influence, (http://sportinginfluence.com/)which has enabled us to develop new areas of expertise such as gymnastics and orienteering. We've also chosen to develop new extra-curricular clubs and children are currently signing up for cricket and athletics/rounders for the summer term, all open to both boys and girls. In addition, children of all ages have competed in friendly 'interhouse' competitions to earn valuable House points for our new school houses: Burton, Hepworth, Wilberforce and Bronte. Alongside that we've begun to develop our spectacular outdoor environment and are thinking about different ways to invest for maximum impact. The children would like soft surfacing, a climbing wall and a running track so decisions will have to be made! To start off our fund raising, we will be holding a fun run on April 28. Details on the left. I am delighted that we will be welcoming Roger Hackney as our guest of honour on the day. Roger is a shoulder surgeon in Leeds and is ex-army, an Olympian and Commonwealth Silver Medallist in the steeplechase. Do let us know if you would like to help at the fun run, or simply come along and watch on the day- everyone is welcome!
Rachel Colbourn Head of Bramhope Primary School Once again, Bramhope Primary School will bring its Scarecrow Hunt and Summer Festival to Bramhope on Saturday 30 June. The village is invited to make or sponsor a Scarecrow and to join us on the day. The Scarecrow Hunt takes place in the morning with the Summer Festival on the school field afterwards. If you're interested to find out more, please contact the PTA on [email protected]. Everyone is welcome to both events for the trail, food & drinks, stalls, music and entertainment at the Festival afterwards.
BRAMHOPE BEAVERS This term may have been relatively short, but we have certainly packed a lot in. Our Beavers have been working towards their global issues badge and we have been learning all about endangered animals, recycling, fair trade and water filters. We had great fun making our own water filters out of plastic bottles filled with cotton wool, sand and gravel. We have also been learning all about communication and the children have all learned some sign language and Morse code. We have been sending Morse code messages to one another in the dark with a flash torch!! We were very pleased to welcome our Assistant District Commissioner for Beavers, Nick Holmes, to one of our sessions. He came dressed as a Viking and presented four of our Beavers with their Chief Scout Bronze Award, the highest badge achievable in Beavers. We are looking forward to the summer term, to make the most of the better weather and lighter evenings. Beaver Leaders - Liz, Mandy, Rachel, Russel www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 16 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
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The Brownies have had busy term starting with making and cooking their own pizzas in the Parish Hall. We worked out measurements, talked about cooking times and the girls got to take their own pizza home.
We had a visit from Vibe Performing Arts who put the Brownies through their paces as they actively took part in creative movement to music, singing and they created a fabulous short performance in pairs. All the Brownies had such fun and there were a lot of red and tired faces at home time! We have finished our Fire Safety badge this term with the Brownies understanding the importance of what to do if there was a fire at home and talking to parents/guardians, to make an evacuation route in their homes. Whilst we are currently at capacity, if you wish your daughter to be added to the waiting list, please contact the leadership team or go online at http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/home.aspx. Contact: [email protected] Sue Rugg, Lisa Lendill, Clare Endeacott and Sandra Moore
Our Wake up and Shake up has become part of our daily routine to help promote fitness and wellbeing. Each week we choose a song from a different country to dance to - Indian, Spanish, French, Australian, English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh – and the same week learn about the different cultures and ways of life. We have also introduced foods from the different countries to bring variety to snack times. (French bread, brioche, naan bread, noodles, scones, chorizo.) The children have also baked and cooked foods from the different countries. Australian chocolate crunch has been a firm favourite! We tried to celebrate World Book Day on a couple of occasions, but each time, heavy snow curtailed our activities! We did however get to see some wonderful costumes, ranging from the’ hungry caterpillar’ to ‘the giraffe who couldn’t dance’! Many of our children have never seen thick snow before and when it fell, we made the most of it! Jayne Olley & Vida Tohidloo
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SPORTS RELIEF RUN A MILE IN BRAMHOPE
What a glorious day it was for the run. I had been praying for good weather, especially as it snowed the Sunday before and I had to postpone the event. (I tried to keep everyone updated by emails, reminders in the papers and Facebook.) A couple of kind people lent me training cones to mark out the quarter mile around the playing field. Once again, a decent turn out with everyone happy and keen to do their bit for this wonderful charity. They were full of beans, especially the grandparents! Thank you to everyone who came and took part in the event, and helped me raise much needed donations for a worthwhile charity. Fund raising has been a bit slow this year, with only £350 raised against a target of £500. So I would ask everyone to sponsor "Team Bramhope" in the Leeds Half Marathon on 13th May, raising money for amazing charities. My target is £1000 and I hope to reach that target comfortably. And read below about Andrew Taylor's fantastic challenge to raise funds for Candlelighters. Thank you for supporting The Village Newsagents and helping us raise money for good causes. To get involved or sponsor someone, contact me on [email protected]; 0113 2037859, 07747 020782 or call into the shop. Tariq Qadeer, The Village Newsagents, Bramhope
WHITE ROSE WAY WANDERER As a keen supporter of Tariq and Team Bramhope over the last few years, it has been a pleasure to raise funds for Candlelighters through participation in the Leeds Half Marathon. (Candlelighters is the fantastic Children’s Cancer Charity based in Leeds, supporting children and their families from across Yorkshire as they come to terms with a lifechanging event.) To mark a milestone birthday, I am taking on a more arduous fundraising challenge this year, to further support Candlelighters in all the good work that they do. Over the four days of the May Bank Holiday weekend I will be walking the White Rose Way, the 104 mile long-distance footpath from Leeds City Square to Scarborough, with overnight stops in Tadcaster, Stamford Bridge and Thornton Le Dale, taking in the wonderful Yorkshire scenery on the way. We will cover the equivalent of a marathon each day, hopefully arriving on Scarborough sea front in time for Fish and Chips on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon!! I will be accompanied over the four days by former Bramhope resident Ian Bond and friends and work colleagues will be joining across the days to lend their support. We have set ourselves an ambitious target of raising £5000. We welcome sponsorship and anyone who would like to join us on our wandering. If you would like to get involved, either by walking with us or helping us reach our target, do so by visiting https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/whiterosewaywanderer or by emailing me at [email protected] or by giving me a call/text on 07507 399288. Thank you for your support, and please keep supporting Tariq and Team Bramhope in the great work that they do year after year. Andrew Taylor www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 18 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
BRAMHOPE VILLAGE HALL Throughout this very cold winter, our village hall has provided a warm welcome to many local people and their families. The Easter Eggstravaganza took place on Sunday 25 March. It proved to be another popular social event. The children were fully occupied with lots of fun and games. Many thanks to Bramhope WI who did a sterling job, serving tea, home-baked scones and cakes, and refreshments for children. Calendar of Events Saturday 21 April, Shakers and on Saturday 12 May, the companion piece, Bouncers. This now classic pair of comedies by John Godber is performed by the Bite My Thumb theatre group. Tickets for both events available from the Hall - £8. Doors open at 7 for the show to start at 7.30 pm. Licensed bar and refreshments. Friday 8 June Adel Players perform A Murder of Crows for the ever-popular annual murder mystery evening. Come along and see if you can work out who the murderer is! Pie & Pea supper (Vegetarian option - request when purchasing tickets). Licensed bar. Tickets £15, available from Adel Players. Saturday 14 July Cabaret Night with the Derek Harris Quartet Sunday 9 September Bramhope Show Sunday 21 October Childrens’ Halloween parties Saturday 24 November Xmas Lights Event Sunday 9 December Children's Xmas Parties And a thought – A Barn Dance - shall we have a summer dance? are you interested? would you like to help? If so contact the Social Group who organize and run our programme of events. If you'd like to join the Social Group, then let me know. It is great fun, but no pressure. Everyone involved does just what they are able to do. Remember, that the Village Hall is available for private social functions, new activities and meetings so if you would like to hire a room or the main hall contact Peter, the Hall Manager. Anne Davies, Vice Chair, Trustees Committee 07860935144 [email protected] Peter Wright, Hall Manager 0113 284 3361 [email protected]
Bramhope Campsite, on Occupation Lane, was donated to the Scout Movement in 1933. The campsite is heavily used at weekends by Scouts, Guides, Beavers etc. as well as other groups and organisations. Often, we have as many as 300 camping on site, for within the 13.5 acres of peaceful natural woodland we have 5 camping fields, 3 indoor accommodation blocks and a newly refurbished modern shower block. I am very keen to promote the use of the site by individuals, schools and organisations, as we recognise it’s a massive asset that should be shared. We would like to promote adventure, outdoor education, environmental and nature-based projects for social benefit. We offer a range of activities on site including a purpose built climbing tower and a rifle range. Whether it’s traditional activities like pioneering/orienteering, simple crafts like building bird boxes, cooking or extreme adventure that you’re after Bramhope Campsite has it all for all occasions from birthday parties to school trips to room hire for meetings/events. This is a massive asset that should be used during the week as well as at weekends. I am particularly keen for us to be more closely involved with the village, by working with schools and local organisations to make use of our facilities, and by involvement in local events. We plan to have a stall at the Annual Village Meeting so please talk to me there. Or you can contact me, Jo Collins on 07305 014927 or email [email protected]. Our website is www.bramhope.org.uk Jo Collins Campsite Manager www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 19 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING Wednesday 2nd May At Bramhope Village Hall Doors open 7.00 pm Drinks and nibbles Meeting begins at 7.30 pm All residents of Bramhope and Carlton are very welcome Your opportunity to learn about the current and future status of the village and voice your opinions. A brief formal session will cover: • Parish Council finances • the main activities of the Parish Council in the 12 months since the last Annual Meeting • Plans for the next 12 months • A report on planning and development There will be maps and displays on a range of topics relating to Bramhope and Carlton, and Parish Councillors on hand to provide more information. Representatives of local organisations and the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be present to provide information and answer questions.
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