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BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2019

Team Bramhope at the Half Marathon. Read about their success in the 10th year of fundraising for charity on Page 3 Welcome to the Summer edition of the Bramhope & Carlton Parish Newsletter. Being elected as the new Chair of the Parish Council has made me reflect on my reasons for joining the Council 10 years ago. In the Newsletter of Autumn 2009 I introduced myself and said that being a member of the Parish Council would give me the opportunity to become more involved in community life and that I hoped to use my time to help maintain the village traditions and to look after the interests of all the residents. I hope that I have done both. The thing that has impressed me most is meeting the numerous people who give up their time to keep the two villages beautiful places to live and to provide activities and entertainment on the doorstep. I am particularly lucky to Chair such a friendly and well-informed Parish Council who provide their time and expertise free of charge. We could not operate, however, without the guidance of Nicola, our Clerk, who deals with everyone with good manners and humour. I am also extremely grateful to our village caretaker, Brian who keeps the villages looking immaculate. My thanks to Councillor Simon Cooper for his time as Chairman. Having previously served as Vice Chair under him and Denis Johnson, I hope that I have inherited some of their skills and will endeavour to carry out the duties of Chair to the best of my ability. I know that I will always be able to call upon Councillor John Howard, the newly elected Vice Chair, for assistance when required. Hilary Harris Chair, Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SUMMER 2019

PLANNING MATTERS Breary Lane East Site At the time of writing no date has been set for the start of the associated highways works. plan to give advance warning to the residents and businesses most affected by this work. We expect the new roundabout on the A660 to be ‘offset’ into the site and completed first. After that traffic will be diverted onto the newly constructed part of the roundabout and the final section, on the site of the current A660, will be completed. New bus laybys and pedestrian crossings will also be constructed. The removal of two hedgerows within the site is to allow the construction of an access road from the A660 roundabout and an ‘inner’ roundabout. The highways scheme has been designed by LCC Highways engineers and they have indicated that the scheme could take up to 12 months to complete. A letter has been sent by Miller Homes to those residents living close to the development advising that initial work to secure the site and erect tree protection fencing will commence in early August prior to the major earth works commencing. Planning restrictions to reduce disruption and the inevitable noise nuisance restrict delivery and working times to 7.30-18.00 Monday to Friday and 8.00-14.00 Saturdays. The archaeologists returned to dig an area in the vicinity of the access road, and they are expected to return during the development of the site to investigate other areas of interest. The northern part of the site, including the duck pond area, could continue to be farmed for up to 18 months, but this will depend on the rate at which the housing is constructed. The Parish Council have recently sent additional comments to the planners regarding the landscaping of the site. We are concerned that the amount of tree, hedge and shrub planting, especially around the edges and boundaries of the site, is still inadequate. A meeting is planned for 28 August with LCC Officers and Miller Homes at which Cllrs Harris, Fox and Flynn will raise the landscaping issues and insist that previous agreements discussed at the meeting in November 2017 are not watered down. The parish boundaries have been extended and the Breary Lane East site is now within the parish. This will allow some of the Community Infrastructure Levy generated by the housing development to be spent in the local community though there will be legal restrictions on what it can be used for. Councillor Diane Fox DYNELEY ARMS JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS - PUBLIC CONSULTATION Minor improvements are proposed to the A660/A658 Dyneley Arms Junction to improve traffic flow. The changes are primarily a) the widening of the existing filter to the left as one travels uphill from Pool and onto Leeds Road b) improved traffic light technology. The works only address current congestion and do not consider the significant increases in traffic from planned developments at Pool, Harrogate and Bramhope. Work would start in early 2020. Public consultation continues until 9th September. You can see details of the scheme and have your say at:https://dyneleyarms.commonplace.is/schemes/proposals/dyneley-arms/details, or call 0113 395 6300, email [email protected], or write to Connecting Leeds, Highways & Transportation, Merrion House, Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8BB for a copy of the proposals and a feedback form. 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 – SUMMER 2019

PARISH COUNCIL BRIEFING Elections The 13 councillors were re-elected unopposed in May. Councillor Billy Flynn was also re-elected as a Ward Councillor and continues as a prime route for the Parish Council to ensure it is heard by LCC. Simon Cooper stood down as Chair and Hilary Harris was elected in his place. John Howard is Vice-Chair. Recycling The Parish Council is discussing with LCC the possibility of replacing the current small electrical recycling bank at the Car Park by a unit fitted with a tube for used batteries. Consultation on Bus Information Strategy 2019-24 Printed timetables are increasingly being replaced by online and digital options. WYCA is looking at future demand and seeks public feedback by 25 August. See https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/bus-information-strategy Better Broadband for Bramhope. • Openreach have installed the necessary cabinets to provide faster broadband for The Trees/Leeds Road/Kings Road, 4 months ahead of schedule. Faster speeds do not happen automatically; you have to order a service from a supplier at an extra cost. It can be an opportunity to change supplier and save while getting a faster service. • Fibre to the premises (FTTP) is currently being installed for St Helena's Caravan Park and surrounding area. East Carlton village is on the plan for March 2020 as an FTTP solution. Connections to the Exchange are gradually being replaced by fibre so suoerfast speeds may become available. Let the Parish Council know of any remaining blackspots. Puritan Chapel • Flagstones were stolen but have been replaced with anti-theft measures applied. • Defective pointing in some areas and discussions with LCC Conservation Officers has led to decision to replace all the pointing by authentic lime mortar. Because the building is Grade 1 Listed the removal and replacement of the mortar is primarily manual, so making this an expensive task. Tenders have been requested. • The Chapel will be open Sunday 15th and 22nd September, as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. The Chapel will be open 2 pm to 4 pm. • A Service to mark the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower arriving in Plymouth, Massachusetts is to be held on 6th September TEAM BRAMHOPE – LEEDS HALF MARATHON REPORT & SIGN UP FOR THE 3 PEAKS This is our 10th anniversary of organising events for charities, and we had the biggest team yet from the village taking part in the Leeds Half Marathon. Nine volunteers: Owen and Anabel Tonge, John and Eric Holms, Caroline Davies, Laura Mould, Andy Taylor, Carmel and Andy Hogan. pushed themselves through a lot of hard work to raise money for charity. Eric came over from Norway for the weekend to run with his dad for Team Bramhope! (Andy had to leave early so he is not in the photo.) I was in Pakistan visiting my family, but I managed to keep in touch with all the volunteers and organise things through WhatsApp and emails. It was a beautiful day and ideal running weather, and all of these guys completed the race in a very good time, with most under 2 hours. Fundraising was fantastic as well generating nearly £1700 for The Candlelighters Trust and £300 for the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal. Our next challenge is our annual Three Peaks Walk on Saturday 31st August (or 7th September in case of bad weather on 31st). We already have 15 volunteers who have registered to take part in this long but beautiful walk. A couple of the people are only going to do the first peak, Pen-y-ghent but the others will tackle all three. We are raising money for the same two charities. Our target for the Three Peaks is £3000 so please come and join us. You can do either one, two or all three peaks. To get involved or sponsor someone, call into the shop, contact me on [email protected]; 0113 203 7859, 07747 020782, or go to www.justgiving.com/teambramhope1 Tariq Qadeer, The Village Newsagents, Bramhope

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INCREASED CRIME IN THE AREA – PREVENTION MEASURES Bramhope is still a very low crime area compared to most of Leeds, but there has been a significant increase in burglaries, theft from cars and car thefts since the beginning of 2019. Lead has been stolen from the roof of St Giles and flagstones from the Puritan Chapel. This is despite the continuing efforts of the police who attend every Parish Council meeting to report on crime in the area, discuss police action and recommend preventative action. (There seems to be a general increase in crime across which may reflect reduced funding and cutbacks of recent years.) The repeated message from the police is that you can and should take steps to minimise the risk to your home and property. Thieves are opportunists looking for weaknesses or moments of inattention. A common theme of thefts in North West Leeds is residents leaving a back door or window open for a few minutes while working in the front garden, or cars left unlocked. See https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice Our PCSO Dave Mallard is always willing to give crime prevention advice. He would particularly emphasise: • Modern snap proof locks on doors. Old style euro-cylinder locks in patio doors and external doors are highly vulnerable. • Making sure car keys, house keys, laptops, phones, wallets, jewellery are not left on show for a prowler to see through the window • Always lock doors and windows, even when you are in the house. Sneak thieves only need a minute. • Always lock your vehicles as many thefts are by opportunists looking for an easy target • Retractable drive posts if you have an expensive and desirable motor • Good locks on outhouses, huts and garages; and put tools and bicycles away • Avoid social media as it is a prime source of information for criminals • If you see a crime in progress, dial 999. If you see something suspicious, report by dialling 101 or online https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/report-it

VANDALISM IN BRAMHOPE Over the years we have suffered minor vandalism in Bramhope. This is unfortunate and I think that most of us have assumed that it has been caused by people from outside the area. It was with dismay that we recently learned that this is not the case. All will agree that Bramhope in Bloom do a fantastic job to make the village look lovely. Not only do they plant throughout the village in all weather, but regularly organise litter picking. Last year when we had the unusually long spell of hot weather, their members were out from early morning until late evening watering the plants to keep them looking at their best for the judging. They have deservedly won Gold awards in recent years. It is disheartening, therefore, to hear that some of their displays have suffered recent vandalism. Plants have been torn up from the planters outside Tredgold shops, from the Well Site near to the Puritan Chapel and from the flower beds outside Bramhope Cemetery, where litter was also scattered. During the Tour de Yorkshire, when Bramhope looked at its best with bunting and pom poms, the Bramhope in Bloom team arranged for bikes to be collected, spray painted yellow and placed throughout the village. Particularly spectacular were the bikes that appeared on the roundabout with their baskets filled with flowers. Unfortunately, one of the bikes was torn down, the flowers scattered and the basket discarded. The Police subsequently discovered the culprits live in Bramhope. Their parents were naturally shocked and couldn't believe that their children had been involved until they were shown the evidence. If you have children who are of an age where they go out unsupervised with their friends, please take the time to discuss this with them. Most of us will have done something stupid in our younger days but such vandalism is not acceptable and wastes the valuable time and money of Bramhope in Bloom.

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BRAMHOPE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 Despite some often unseasonal weather, the Summer Festival once again provided a variety of entertainment for all ages. It got off to a great start with the Cabaret Evening when Derrick Harris was accompanied by the wonderful Kate Peters. There have already been requests to invite her again in future. It was also good to see Bramhope Methodist Church Hall full for the screening of Bohemian Rhapsody, when most people went home singing, and for the Simeon Wood Concert. This was his third visit to Bramhope, and the full house showed his popularity. The weather couldn't have been better for the Scarecrow Hunt and, as always, it was lovely to see family groups enjoying the sunshine as they tried to identify some of the more cryptic clues for the scarecrows! A new event this year was the Beer Festival at the Fox & Hounds. An obviously popular addition and with luck it will be repeated. The Mini Breeze was well attended, and children were enjoying the side stalls as well as the inflatables. Diane Fox's History Talks on The Puritans and the Puritan Chapel attracted a lot of interest, as did the Chapel Open Day and it is good to see our Grade 1 listed building being appreciated. Regrettably the Wimbledon in Bramhope event had to be cancelled due to lack of interest. Sad, but perhaps because it was the day after the Scarecrow Hunt. It does, however, raise questions about what people want from a Festival, if indeed they want one at all! (Please see my article on page 6). The Harrogate Brass Band once again provided an extremely entertaining evening with music ranging from songs from the musicals to Mozart, complimented by the band leader's jokes. The non-stop 6 hour Table Tennis Challenge at the Village Hall concluded the Festival. The number of people who came to keep me in partners helped the hours to pass very quickly. Lovely to meet some new people of all ages and pleasing that some now want to take up the sport as they have discovered what good fun it is.

Hilary Harris Festival Co-ordinator

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BRAMHOPE SHOW 2019 - SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER – 1 PM-4 PM Make sure the date is in your diary, as we would not want you to miss this fun event for all the family. Full details of the event can be found in the Village Show programme which should have dropped through your letter box, and copies are also available from the local village shops. We encourage everyone to enter as many classes as they wish and the details and entry forms for all the competitions can be found in the programme. Please join in and you may be a lucky winner! This year's programme cover (theme Tour de Yorkshire) was chosen from a great number of fantastic entries from the children at Bramhope Primary School. Congratulations to Farrah Flint aged 9 for the winning entry. Did you take any good photos of the races as they came through the village? If so, take a look at the photography classes and enter this year's competition! This year's show starts earlier than previous years at 1 pm, so the Fancy Dress Parade is at 1.15, followed by the Family Pet show at 1.45. Refreshments are available throughout the afternoon including Bar, soft drinks, Prosecco and Afternoon Tea in the Hall; if you are feeling hungry there is a BBQ, a vegetarian stall, samosas & onion bhajis. Not to mention our popular home-made cake stall. There are lots of stalls to entertain both adults and children: Tombola, Tin Can Alley, Crazy Golf, Face Painting plus many more. Throughout the afternoon there will be live music from Recycled and children's entertainer Partymania. Side stalls run by local societies, charities and business will give you the opportunity to buy gifts and find out more about them. So why don't you come along with your family and friends and enjoy a great afternoon out. Kimberley Hill Chair of Bramhope Village Show DO YOU STILL WANT A SUMMER FESTIVAL? The Summer Festival began so as to make more use of the Puritan Chapel. Jazz, Classical and Opera concerts, and dramatic readings were held with interval drinks in the grounds. Whilst often memorable, the Chapel was not always the most suitable venue with people sitting sideways or with their backs to the performers on very uncomfortable pews! Other venues were used with Cabaret at the Village Hall, and classical concerts in the churches. The aim was to use all the possible venues in the village (we have an exceptional range). But we lacked the necessary volunteers. Over the years I have tried to encourage people to become involved, but lack of response has meant that I have coordinated the Festival myself. It has become an umbrella for a wide range of events staged by different village organisations over the Summer but with common publicity. I feel now is the time to review the Festival as many of the events are becoming repetitive, so fewer people are attending. If the Festival is to continue, it really needs some new blood and enthusiasm to encourage events that people in the village wish to attend. Do you want a Festival? Are you interested in becoming involved with the organisation? What sort of things would you like to see? Let us have your response to these questions. Contact me direct or email: [email protected] Hilary Harris, Festival Chair

The World Cycling Championships will be held in Yorkshire 21st-29th September. The routes all centre on Harrogate. Only one race comes through Bramhope, the Men's Elite Race on the final Sunday which starts in Leeds and will be on Old Road at around 9.10 am. St Helena's Caravan Park will be doing something for the race (bacon butties?) and all are welcome to walk down from the village through the caravan park. www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 6 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SUMMER 2019

BRAMHOPE IN BLOOM Celebrating our 10th year since our group was formed has given us new and exciting challenges. We were asked to design and plant a new bed at the cemetery which was completed in February/March and featured in the last newsletter. We put significant effort into the Tour de Yorkshire, organising the BPS poster competition, decorating the roundabout, the Chapel and other sites with yellow bikes and blue and yellow flower displays. We held a very successful coffee morning in April, and we had stalls at the Annual Village Meeting and the Marie Curie event.

We planted 1200+ summer bedding plants at the end of May and held a litter pick on 6th July ready for the “In Bloom” competition judging on 9 July, which we think went well. We did our best! We shall have a stall at the Bramhope Show in September, so hope to see you there. It is always a great event. All the areas we tend will be reviewed in October prior to replanting for winter/spring. Our work never ends! We do it, not just for the award but primarily for Bramhope. We always need volunteers, even if you can only offer a little time. Join us and have your say in what we do, choice of plants etc. Contact me at [email protected]; or on 07919 087745. Have you walked through Jubilee Copse recently? We now have a boutique bug hotel, provided by the NEET charity. We are planting wildflowers in front of it, and it should look lovely in spring. The bug hotel has attracted a lot of attention including a visit by Alex Sobel MP. Finally, many thanks go to the Duke of Edinburgh candidates doing the Community Service element of the award. They have done a sterling job and have been greatly appreciated by many who have seen them hard at work. We could not have got through the last 6 months without your help. Janet Hobson Dementia Friendly Bramhope Could you spare the time to help to create a Dementia Friendly Village? Please come along to a meeting on Wednesday 18th September at 7:30pm in the Craven Room at the Village Hall. This is an informal initial meeting to share ideas. Catherine Birkby [email protected] mobile 07821 626500 www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 7 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SUMMER 2019

SAVE THE DATE! HARVEST FESTIVAL 10.30 am Sunday 13 October A Harvest All Age Family Service All welcome! Noon Sunday 13 October Harvest Lunch in the Church Hall If you have children in Years 3 to 6 at Bramhope Primary School, you may be interested in trying Kidsclub run by volunteers from St Giles church. They meet at 3:15pm to 4:30pm on Tuesdays. The emphasis is on friendly fun and covers themes in the Bible that relate to issues in their own lives, such as loyalty, trust, relationships and kindness. The Meet and Eat group meet on the first Wednesday of the month. The next lunch is 2nd October 2019. To contact us for any further information, please use the contact form on the website. Full details of everything that is going on can be found on our website www.stgilesbramhope.org.uk Revd Tom Lusty, Vicar at St Giles Even the sun shone for us on our final CATS (Carers And ToddlerS) event of the term. 40 children enjoyed a picnic in the 'moat' at St Giles. Even the bouncy castle and sand pit didn't beat the fun of rolling down the bank and the chatter and laughter was so loud we didn't hear the traffic! CATS is on a break now but back on 4th September with CATS Toddler Praise and CATS toddler group on 11th September. Why not come and experience the St Giles hospitality? (CATS is for carers and under 5s on a Wednesday morning 9.15 to 11.30 am in St Giles Church Hall) Gill Pinches 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 – SUMMER 2019

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.”

Ordination: Deacon Jenny Parnell was ordained at the annual Methodist Conference meeting in Birmingham. She is pictured here (centre) with Rev Roger Walton, Chair of the Yorkshire West District, and Rev Barbara Glasson, a Minister in and this year’s President of the Methodist Church. Members of Bramhope Methodist Church travelled by coach together with others from and Yeadon churches to the inspiring Ordination Service at Shirley Methodist Church, Solihull. Addressing Jenny and the three other Deacons being ordained, Preacher Rev Inderjit Bhogal said that Christian service means going to those in greatest need. A high point in every Methodist ordination service is when the Ordinands are presented and the congregation declares, ‘They are worthy!’ It is a moment of great affirmation which we trust will sustain Jenny in her continuing ministry in Bramhope and beyond. Bramhope Friends a joint initiative with our Church and OPAL. After our relaunch in April we have happily welcomed new members to the group. Following our summer break, we have a packed programme of activities and talks for September and October, including: 12th September: Volunteering in a refugee camp in Greece 26th September: D Day 10th October: Writing a novel 24th October: York Gate Garden We meet every Thursday in the Church Hall between 2 and 4 pm and new members are always welcome. Covenant Service - on Sunday 1st September, at the start of a new church year, our annual Covenant service will be led by Rev Roger Smith at 10.00am. This is an opportunity for each of us to renew our relationship with God and all are welcome to share in it. Our next Quiz Night with Pies, Peas and Pudding Supper is on Friday 27th September at 7.30 pm. Tickets £10 Adults and £5 under 13s from Jack 0113 2672906 Our Annual Autumn Plant Sale in the Church Hall will be held on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October when a wide selection of professionally grown plants, hanging baskets and filled containers will again be available. Minister: Rev Roger Smith email [email protected] Deacon: Jenny Parnell email [email protected] PIZZA CHURCH Bramhope Churches unite to bring you a NEW short INFORMAL fun Sunday evening service for BUSY families always on the go! Let us help you RECHARGE , REFLECT, & RENEW your spiritual 'you'! Come take a break, relax for 45 mins with FOOD, FRIENDSHIP & FELLOWSHIP 6 x a year, commencing Sunday 6 October @ St Giles and Sunday 8 December @ the Methodists, 5.00 - 5.45 pm

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2nd Bramhope WOW! an action-packed adventure term for the 2nd Bramhope Brownies. We have enjoyed an amazing Pack Holiday at Waddow Girl Guiding Centre, climbing high trees, Jacobs ladder, nightline, grass sledging and roasting marshmallows on the bonfire. We also visited the Bramhope Scout Camp to experience the low ropes course, a big thumbs up from all the Brownies and leaders. In September we will have a new leader of 2nd Bramhope Brownies, but we still need additional assistants / leaders for the pack. A great way to get to know more parents and children in the village and also have great adventures. If you are interested, please contact the current leadership team at [email protected] Sue Rugg have had an action-packed year. We enjoyed two fun-packed camps and challenged ourselves at Junior Warrior and the County Beavers Badge Bonanza. There were outings to the local Fire and Police stations, visit to Pets at Home and Go Outdoors, a trampolining adventure and a trip to Clip & Climb. We've done our best to help our community and Love our World by junk model recycling, contributing to our local foodbank, taking part in the Bramhope in Bloom litter pick and making bunting for the Tour de Yorkshire and a scarecrow for the Scarecrow Festival. Between us we've earned over 400 activity and challenge badges, including an incredible eight Chief Scout Bronze awards. The Kids have had an absolute blast and we couldn't have done it without the amazing support of our parents who have run sessions on sports, science, the Chinese New Year and helped out at our camps. Well done to all our Beavers and we'll see you next year for more challenge and adventure. Rebecca Nuttall (The Cubs and the Scouts also had a very busy, energetic and successful year. More about this in the Winter 2019 edition - Ed.)

Bramhope & Carlton Village Newsletter is published three times a year by Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council to inform residents of Parish Council policy and actions and to provide a means for village institutions to ensure their activities reach a wide public. The current editor is Councillor John Howard. No responsibility is taken by the Parish Council for the views expressed by individual contributors. Photographs and articles are published on the basis that appropriate permissions have been obtained by the submitter. Printed by Thistleprint Ltd. Telephone 0113 204 0600 www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 10 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SUMMER 2019

FUNDRAISING FOR MARTIN HOUSE HOSPICE The fundraising for the Parish Council's adopted charity has got off to a fantastic start throughout the Summer Festival. Those who have attended any of the Festival events will have been aware of the collection that has taken place at the end of every event. As usual, people have been extremely generous. There has also been an ongoing raffle for a hand knitted Peter Rabbit and a Name The Bear competition. Lots of children have come along to give the big bear a cuddle and all hoped to win him! Unfortunately, there can be only one winner whose name was chosen at the end of the Table Tennis Challenge at Bramhope Village Hall. A photo of the winner, Emma, who chose the name George (with the help of her mummy). The lucky winner of the Peter Rabbit Emma from Long Meadows, delighted was Helen Harland with yellow ticket 260. to give George a new home. People kindly sponsored me for my 6 hours table tennis marathon through sponsorship forms and on the Just Giving site. There was a lovely turn out on the day, and I am grateful to everyone who turned up to keep the play going non-stop. I am extremely grateful for all donations and would like to give special thanks for the funds raised by members of the Methodist Church on the day of the Tour de Yorkshire which they have asked me to add to my final total. Adding all the donations received the total raised so far is £1,650.05 – with Gift Aid to be added! Fundraising continues until the end of March 2020, so if you still The end of the 6 hour non-stop table tennis marathon wish to contribute then please let me know. Hilary Harris Charity Liaison

The Bramhope WI Art and Craft Group have been very busy in spring this year supporting Bramhope Parish council to decorate the village ready for the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race. We made 750 meters of T-shirt bunting, nearly 100 pom poms and 200 felt flowers! We would like to thank the Bramhope shops and businesses who purchased the bunting, which enabled us to decorate large areas of the village. We are a very busy WI with lots to offer for our 120 members. Apart from our monthly meetings we organise regular meals out, theatre trips and outings. We have two walking groups, one mid-week and the other on Saturdays. We have a book group, an Art and Craft group and a gardening interest group that organises visits to gardens and arranges garden related talks. Highlights from this year have included: a guided tour of Hovingham Hall; varied theatre trips, including Adel Players' production of Haunting Julia, Northern Ballet's stunning Victoria, the Abba Tribute band Swede Dreamz and Educating Rita; meals out to Amalthea, Zen Rendezvous and The Mill. We are led by our members and the meeting programme and other activities are based on our members' suggestions and interests. We are a very friendly group that encourages and welcomes new members and visitors. We meet on the first Thursday of the month from 7.15pm at St Giles Church Hall. 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 07821 3 0953

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We are now into the second half of the bowling season. Our league teams remain competitive in their respective leagues following promotions over the last two years. The comprehensive programme of friendly matches, played against a wide variety of opponents, is enjoyed by many members irrespective of experience and expertise. These games have proved particularly attractive to our newer members, some of whom have progressed into the league teams. At the beginning of the season the Club was successful in attracting players new to the game. Regular teaching sessions have proved popular and the supply of bowls funded by the Parish Council has been put to good use. The Club’s social activities are always well attended. Members enjoyed a day trip bowling at Pateley Bridge BC and a BBQ Charity Event is scheduled for late August. The 9th Annual Quiz, which is our main fund-raising activity, is on 7th December at St Giles Church Hall. Tickets will be available in the Autumn. The Club continues to thrive with the support of its members, and we are grateful for the on-going support of our sponsors, Dacres, Dave Macauley, Maycroft Lloyd Loom, Popsie’s Fish & Chips, together with assistance from the Bramhope Trust, Parish Council and the Village Hall. If you are interested in playing or supporting the Club please call Stewart Sunman, Chair, Bramhope Bowls Club on (0113) 203 7447.

Headingley Flower Club at Bramhope At our May meeting we celebrated the Tour de Yorkshire with a Workshop led by three of our more experienced members. A good time was had by all and we were delighted with our creations. In July, Jan Faulkner’s demonstration entitled Just for You was a pleasure to watch and I was lucky enough to win one of the arrangements in the raffle. Future dates for your diary are: 6th September From Steptoe’s Yard by Susan Fairhurst 4th October Inspirational Moments by Kathleen Gibson 1st November Christmas Workshop by Christine Hinchcliffe. (You are welcome to attend and have a go. Just let me know if you’d like to come along.) 6th December Snow is Glistening by Mark Entwistle We meet in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm on first Friday of every month (except January and August). We welcome new members and guests at all our meetings – why not come along, you will be made most welcome. Barbara Newby (Chairman) [email protected] Facebook @HeadingleyFlowerClubatBramhope FILM CLUB The new season of the Film Club will begin again on October 1st at 7.30 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, and then on each first Tuesday of the month until April. As usual complimentary refreshments will be served prior to the film showing. After the AGM. the first film will be Stan and Ollie. Other films to follow include Red Joan and Green Book .A full list will be available on the application form which existing members should receive early in August. For any enquiries please contact Lisa Youngman, 0113 261 1066. We look forward to seeing film going friends again and hopefully, some new faces too. Don’t hesitate, come and enjoy. Gillian Acomb www.bramhopecarlton.org.uk facebook.com/bramhopecarlton Follow us @BramhopeCarlton 12 Clerk to the Council – Nicola Woodward – 07530 900934 or email [email protected] BRAMHOPE & CARLTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER – SUMMER 2019

BEER FESTIVAL FUNDRAISING SUCCESS West Park Leeds RUFC'S 6th annual beer and music festival welcomed more than 500 people to The Sycamores on Saturday 13 July 2019 and raised just over £400 for children’s cancer charity Candlelighters. Festivalgoers enjoyed a wide range of locally sourced beers, lagers and ciders, free family entertainment, inflatables, competitions and Rugby Tots sessions. Candlelighters was West Park’s chosen charity due to its links with club members Angela and Adrian Hargreaves who have worked closely with the charity since their four-year-old daughter Ella was diagnosed with three tumours. Candlelighters has played a key role in supporting the family through therapy sessions and sending them on two much needed holidays.

Graham Chadwick, Chairman, West Park Leeds RUFC said: “This was a key fundraising event for the club and a great opportunity for local businesses, residents, families and friends to get together and enjoy locally sourced food and drink and free family entertainment. Festival goers were extremely generous with their donations on the day as we raised just over £400 for Candlelighters. They do an amazing job helping and supporting families and children, so every penny counts. Dates for your diary The season kicks off at home on Saturday 7th September as West Park takes on Roundhegians. Fixtures, Team and Club News at https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/westparkleedsrufc/teams/14387/fixtures-results Saturday 2nd November 7 pm Family Fireworks Display Next year's Beer & Music Festival will take place on Saturday 11 July 2020. We are always on the lookout for new members. Contact the club on 0113 267 1437. Associate membership is £50 for the year 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 and over 65s pay only £30. Benefits include use of the members' bar, TV sports channels and up to 10% off drinks.

To link in with our ‘getting ready for school’ topic this half term, we have recently turned our roleplay area into a school. The children are having so much fun dressing up in school uniform and playing teachers! Our sports day in June was a huge success and we were very fortunate with the weather this year! We began by dancing to our warmup song and then walked down to the field in our teams! We had fun taking part in various rugby and football activities, throwing bean bags into the nets, balancing on our obstacle course and carrying water in and out of the tyres. We concluded with a running race across the field with our friends! Lots of fun was had by all! Vida Tohidloo Nursery Manager

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SUMMER FESTIVAL & SCARECROW HUNT RAISES THOUSANDS FOR GREAT OUTDOORS PROJECT!

On the hottest day of the year, we were thrilled to see so many of you come along to support our Annual Scarecrow Hunt and Summer Festival and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. The PTA would like to extend an absolutely HUGE Thank you to everyone that helped, without whom the festival really would not have happened. All have spent many hours over the last month, coordinating everything which culminated in a fun packed day for everybody. With no fewer than 49 scarecrow entries basking in our glorious Bramhope sun, our hunt went from strength to strength. It was also our first year of inviting the YR6 enterprise stalls along, so a massive thank you them. It was great to see you representing the school so well by volunteering your time to fundraise. I’m sure you will agree it was a fantastic event that brings everyone together!

Also thank you to the local businesses who have contributed to the event; Popsies, Dacres, Bramhope Tennis Club, Rugby Tots, Blade Martial Arts, Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council and our Police and Fire Service who gave their time. Oh, and a big thanks to the sunshine once again! Bramhope Primary School PTA Perhaps the best summer festival ever as amember of our school council said. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make our summer festival such as success. The weather was perfect, the organisation was superb, and the crowds came flocking in! In terms of profit it was a record-breaking year; we raised an amazing £5000! More importantly, the children had fun, there was a great atmosphere and a real sense of community. Thank you to everyone who was involved this year on the PTA and in the wider village community who supported us - we couldn’t have done it without you! We now have enough funds to embark on Stage One of our Great Outdoors Project and we can think about timings of when we transform our KS2 playground! In reality, this won’t be until early next term, but I am very much looking forward to re-launching our playgrounds as creative spaces which offer children choice in terms of sports as well as quieter activities. Rachel Colbourn Head of Bramhope Primary School 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 – SUMMER 2019

BRAMHOPE VILLAGE HALL Summer is now in full swing; the Village Hall is as busy as ever and the members of the Bowls Club and the Tennis Club are making the most of the sunny weather. And we have had some wonderful news this summer! We applied for funding to the National Lottery Community Fund and received the maximum grant of £10,000! The award letter stated that receiving this award is a mark of quality of the work you are doing in your community. This has been a wonderful contribution to our fundraising and a great encouragement. But we are not resting on our laurels. The government has set up a new funding stream specifically for village halls, so we have submitted an application, as we have to a range of other funding bodies. The renovations are on hold for a few months as we cannot start any work that we have applied to fund. But if we are successful, we will be able to not only install new central heating and new lavatories but continue with all the other renovations the Village Hall needs. Many thanks to the Howard Carlisle Art School for their fundraising from an art exhibition they held on Father’s Day and thanks to the Friday Night Bridge Group who have now disbanded and donated their funds to the Hall. Our fundraising ventures continue… Events A new exercise class on Thursday afternoons .Move It or Lose It! Why not come along and try it Sunday 8th September The Bramhope Show (more information elsewhere). Friday 18th October Falling Stars Theatre Company present Here I Belong (see our website for tickets) Sunday 27th October 2019 Halloween Party Saturday 23rd November Christmas Lights Switch On There will be other events later in the year, all organised and run by the Social Group. If you want to join us and have some fun (and maybe make some new friends) contact me. The Village Hall is available for regular bookings and one-off events. Contact Peter, the Hall Manager.

Anne Barrowman, Chair of the Trustees Board 07860 935144 [email protected] Peter Wright, Hall Manager 0113 284 3361 [email protected] BRAMHOPE ART CLUB – OPEN EVENING 9th September! The Art Club will have a stand at the Bramhope Show on 8th September. Please come and say hello. The next day, Monday 9th September at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall there will be an Open Evening. Discover the enjoyment you could have making pictures! Try out watercolour, pastel, oil & acrylic. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist you will find that we are a friendly bunch, always happy to encourage anyone who wishes to sketch or paint in any medium. We have a full and varied programme of workshops and demonstrations, every Monday evening from September to May. Call Ian Milne on 0113 230 0094 or Jeff Wormald on 01423 508867 for more information. Jacquie Howard

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The village threw itself wholeheartedly into celebrating the passage of the Tour de Yorkshire. Blue and Yellow bunting, pompoms and flowers, created by the WI, decorated trees, railings, benches and bus stops around the village. Bramhope in Bloom planted amazing displays featuring yellow bicycles. St Giles Churchyard featured mocktails, prosecco and beer, and an exercise bike challenge with . The Best-Dressed House Competition (sponsored by David Phillips estate agent and won by Rachel Groves of Leeds Road) added to the overall picture of jollity. The PTA hosted an event earlier in the week, including a Bling Your Bike competition. The Rugby Club created a wonderful piece of land art and the TV helicopter made a second pass over the living land art in the field beyond St Giles. Crowds waited in anticipation and cheered as the cavalcade came through. St Helena's and High Trees put on a spectacular display on the Sunday as the race reached its conclusion. Amazingly, despite the positive feedback from Welcome to Yorkshire, we were not nominated for Best Dressed Village but it was a great day for Bramhope

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