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....the opening of Bramley Lawn on Friday 10th October. People are invited to arrive from 12.30pm and at 1pm there will be a ribbon / lawn cutting by our Patron Rachel Reeves MP. The opening event will run till 5.00 and you can call in at any time. Refreshments will be provided throughout. Transport is available. Please see the full page article inside about the all new Bramley Lawn .

In the last issue we referred to the opening of ‘Bramley’s Community Shop’ at Bramley Shopping Centre. Depending on when you receive this newsletter you may have already called in at BEA’s latest venture.

As well as selling second hand goods (donations welcome) it will also be a place where people can gain information from community organisations like Bramley Elderly Action (Mon morning)

and Bramley Credit Union (Tues and Thurs morning).

In 1994 not only was BEA established but also BARCA. (formerly Bramley and Rodley Community Association). BARCA now provides a broad range of health, education and regeneration services for children, young people and adults in West Leeds and across the city. Both BEA and BARCA were set up by Bramley Parish Church.

In recognition of our joint establishment we are holding a joint service and refreshments at St Peter’s Church on Wed 29th October (2.00 –3.30).

The ‘service’ will be very inclusive with popular songs and testimonies from people who have benefitted from both community groups and people that have helped to build the services they provide. Transport available.

Unveiling of

Bramley War Memorial

On the 100th Aniversary of the first World War, the people of Bramley turned out in their hundreds to pay tribute to those local people that lost their lives over the past 100 years and to the unveiling of Bramley’s long awaited war memorial. Peter Paylor (one of the war veterans / BEA members pictured below) laid a wreath of gratitude from BEA. If you would like transport to visit the memorial then please use the reply form.

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News

Trips

Activities

Information

Features

Bramley Lawn The first activities

Meet our new

apprentice Shauna

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BEAm | Bramley Elderly Action newsletter | Autumn 2014

Bramley Elderly Action 0113 236 1644 www.bramleyea.org.uk

Activities update

Zumba Gold This activity has now come to an end at Atlanta Street. We wish Kay all the best with the arrival of her baby and a big thank you to The Cardigan Centre for funding this activity. If you attended this fantastic class and would like to continue or if you would like to give it a try; Why not try Bramley Baths? See below for more information.

Zumba Gold at Bramley Baths This is an easy to follow dance fitness program led by Jennie providing low impact moves for active older adults. Zumba Gold, Bramley Baths, Mon 11.00—12.00, Fri 10.00—11.00, Sat 9.30—10.30, £2 for BEA Members (report to reception for discount)

New Core Ball This is a whole body work out and non impact. It helps tone and strengthen your entire body using the stability ball. This type of exercise can help

with prevention of falling and intensity levels can be adapted to suit all levels. Core Ball, Bramley Baths, Fri 9.15—10.00, £2 for BEA Members (report to reception for discount)

Friday Lunch Club Needs you!

Please come and join in this friendly and tasty lunch club. They are appealing for new members and look forward to seeing you soon. Fairfield Community Centre, Fridays 12.00—1.00. Transport available subject to space.

Hearing Aid Session Action on Hearing Loss have fortunately managed to secure their funding at least for the next 6 months. This means we can continue with this valued service to you. If you require batteries or tubes changing, or need advice, the next session will be Oct 27th at Bramley Community Centre, 2.00—3.30pm. Please use the reply form. Transport can be provided.

Celebration dinner There are still tickets left for a night to remember. Have a good night out where we hope to raise over £2,000. All money raised on the night goes into BEA funds. Please contact the office or Barbara Dixon for details.

Celebration Dinner, Elland Road, 7.00-12.00am, Fri 12 September, FREE transport from Bramley, £45 per person

AGM - September 20th Reminder—We will be celebrating our 20th anniversary at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Transport is FREE and available to members.

Bramley Band Club, 1pm-4pm, Sat 20 September, FREE Transport

Bramley Challenge Entries are still needed and welcome in all categories for Bramley Challenge. Please refer to Entry form (available at office) for further details. All welcome to come and view entries on the day. Refreshments available. Bramley Challenge, Trinity Church, Town St, 1pm—4pm, Sat 4th October.

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Activities update

BEA Singers Concert The singers will be showcasing their latest songs. Come and enjoy this uplifting afternoon. Trinity Church, 3.00-5.00 Saturday 25 October. Entry including tea and biscuits £3.50 Transport £2.50 Please use the reply form

Quiz Night A fun night for all. Quiz with soup and a roll. All proceeds to Bramley Elderly Action. We look forward to seeing you there. Rossefield Manor, 7pm—9pm Tuesday 4th November. Entry £3.50. Transport £2.50

No Winter Fair We will not be holding a winter fair this year but plan to make up for this in the Spring so please come and support us then.

For your diary

November

Weds 17

Manor Xmas Dinner

December

Sat 20 BEA AGM

Mon 8 Cockpit Farm

Fri 12

Celebration Dinner

September

Sat 4

Bramley Challenge

Mon 6

Lunch Silver Birch

October

Lucky numbers club

Date of draw

Venue 1st prize

No. 2nd prize

No. 3rd prize

No.

Apr 29 Trip £113.75 91 £68.25 61 £45.50 12

May 28 Weds T.D £111.25 27 £66.75 45 £44.50 25

Jun 30 Craft £110.00 110 £66.00 37 £44.00 57

Next draws: 28.8 - BEA Office 29.9 - Craft 28.10 - Exercise Payment is due in the office by 20th of the month. Could you pay by standing order? Information from the office. Thank you for your support.

Sat 25

Millstones

Sat 1

Tues 27

Murgatroyds

Weds 17

Knaresborough

Fri 17 Bury Market

Wed 26

Batley Mill

Thurs 27

Chester Trip

Cancelled No Winter Fair

January

Wed 21

Sat 13

Big Read

Thurs 11

Library Consultation

Singers Concert

Wed 29

BEA/BARCA Joint Service St Peters

Tues 4

Quiz Night

Mon 27 Hearing Aid Clinic

Fri 10

Bramley Lawn Grand Opening

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Full Day Trips Our full day trips are for members who can be out all day without extra support. You can choose to go on full day trips or extra care trips. When attending trips and outings please ensure you let the organiser know of any health issues. Please use the reply form to book.

Paid £ ……………... Date paid…../…../…..

Fri

17 October

Bury Market Still a few spaces left on this popular day get those bargain Christmas presents or just come for a nosey.

9.30 Ashlea Court 9.40 Rossefield Manor 11.00 Arrive

3.35 Leave venue 5.00 Arrive in Bramley

Paid £ ……………... Date paid…../…../…..

Weds

17 December

Christmas Lunch at the Manor Join us for a lovely lunch to celebrate BEA’s 20th anniversary year at the Manor Golf Club. We would like this to be extra special so come and join us for merriment, a fun quiz and spot prizes. 11.15 Ashlea Court 11.20 Rossefield Manor 11.45 Arrive


Paid £ ……………... Date paid…../…../…..

Thurs

27 November

Chester Christmas Market The market is situated right in front of the main Town Hall and the cathedral. It is a lovely place to visit with it’s Victorian theme. 9.15 Ashlea Court 9.20 Rossefield Manor 11.00 Arrive


Paid £ ……………... Date paid…../…../…..

Tues

27 January

Millstones Back by popular demand. Tea and homemade teacakes on arrival followed by music for dancing and sing-a-longs to shake off those winter blues. Lunch to follow. 9.30 Ashlea Court 9.40 Rossefield Manor 11.00 Arrive


£12

£15

£20

£22

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Extra Care Trips BEA extra care trips are for members who feel unable to manage our full day trips, for reasons which may include mobility, medication or other issues. These trips are fully accessible, with support given as needed. We collect and return you to your home. Each trip costs £6.00 . Meals or extras are additional and payable on the day. Please complete and return the booking form. You can also keep a record for yourself below of what you have booked and how much you have paid.

Weds

26 Nov

Batley Mill Come and do some Christmas shopping or just treat to yourself to an outing. Four huge floors of fashion, furniture, home wares and gifts plus the usual tea stop.

Home pick ups from 10.30 Booked Paid £ ……… Date paid…../…../…..

£6

Wed

17 Dec

Christmas Lunch - Manor Join us for a lovely lunch to celebrate BEA’s 20th anniversary year at the Manor Golf Club. Fun Quiz with spot prizes too—not to be missed. Price includes transport and meal.


£20

Wed

21 Jan

Fish and Chips or Millstones option (please choose one) Come and join us at Murgatroyds for some hot fish and chips (approx. cost for meal £10) on a cold January day. Alternatively, come and join us on the Millstones trip on Tues 27th Jan (see full day trips for details). Members cannot do both options so please choose one or the other.


£6 or £22

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Accessible Travel

There is now additional information and services to help disabled people and older people when using public transport. Please read on to see where you can find help and more information if this affects you. ····························································································

Metro Website

There is now an accessible travel section on the Metro website at www.metro.com/howtogetto/accessible As well as linking throught to some existing pages such as AccessBus and concessionary travel, it includes new information on Easy Read and British Sign Language formats, new Travel Assistance Cards and the CPT scheme for carriage of mobility scooters on buses. ····························································································

Travel Assistance Cards Travel Assistance Cards have been designed to help disabled and older people when using public transport. They can be particularly helpful for people with hidden disabilities such as hearing or visual impairments or learning disabilities and for people who are afraid of falling. You can use the card to let the bus driver know about any requirements you may have when getting on the bus. Travel Assistance Cards are available to download and print from the Metro website at www.wymetro.com/howtogetto/accessible/cards . Alternatively, we have some avaliable in our drop in or they can be picked up from Metro bus station travel centres. ····························································································

Tryb4u Fly

This is a new exciting scheme that is based at The William Merritt Centre , Armley. They can provide information and assessments on air travel, and advice for flying with a disabled child or adult. They can help you to plan your flight, try out supportive specialised seating, harnesses and positioning systems. They also have a plane fuselage which has been specially built to create a true life situation for flying with disabled children and adults. For more information on the scheme contact the Centre on Leeds 350 8989 and quote “Try b4u Fly”.

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Info on Bramley Lawn On Fri 10th October 2014, the much anticipated Bramley Lawn will receive its Grand Opening. From this Autumn, it will re-open as an innovative, friendly new space designed to make later-life a whirl of social and learning opportunities and also to provide support for people with Dementia and their carers.

The flexible space is being re-modelled to offer a drop-in facility and social space that can be enjoyed by elders from across West Leeds. The space can also be hired to run classes, hold meetings or events and has a capacity for up to 100 people.

Bramley Lawn will offer an accessible edible garden, which we hope will be developed by a gardening club and enjoyed by anyone who visits. Bramley Lawn will initially open for three days a week, Wednesdays, Thursdays

and Saturdays with support from two dedicated workers, offering a programme of activities which will be fully revealed at our Grand Opening.

We’re hoping that Bramley Lawn will inspire new creative ideas about ways to spend time together, new opportunities to share and learn new skills, and enable more evening and weekend socialising for BEA Members and many others in the area.

We’re looking for volunteers to support some of the ideas we’re developing which include a Saturday night movie screening. If you are an experienced barber, a creative gardener, or a male choir leader, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.

Below are a few elements of the BEA programme we plan to move to Bramley Lawn, In the meantime, follow us on Twitter @bramleylawn or ‘like’ our Facebook page.

WEDNESDAYS

Volunteer Drop In Drop in for a cuppa and find out about volunteering opportunities with BEA on our projects in West Leeds. Every Wednesday from 8th October, 10 –12pm

Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays from 10.30am—12.30pm. Starting 8th October.

THURSDAYS

Singing for the Brain Singing for the Brain will move to Bramley Lawn from 6th November. This group meets on the first Thursday of each month 1.30—3,30.

Thursdays will also have additional activities for people with dementia.

SATURDAYS

Fella’s Day Saturdays at Bramley Lawn are for the boys. Starting from 11th October, men are welcome to drop in from 10am for a bacon buttie, a spot of gardening and more activities to be revealed.

West Leeds Walking Group Once a month (starting 4th October). Everyone welcome (women and men). Just turn up, all levels accommodated, public transport involved. Meet at Bramley Lawn 10.15am return 12.15pm.

GRAND OPENING - SAVE THE DATE Please join us for the Grand Opening of Bramley Lawn on Friday 10 October, 12.30—5pm as Rachel Reeves MP sets us off on an exciting new journey. Join us for a cream tea and a look around the new centre.

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Bramley Elderly Action 230a Stanningley Road, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3BA t 0113 236 1644 e [email protected]

@BramleyElderly www.bramleyea.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1043975 * Company Ltd by Guarantee No. 3008194


BEA staff ● Lee Ingham – Manager ● Haydn Thorpe – Driver ● Kathy Tasker – Information Co-ordinator

● Maureen Rushworth – Activities Co-ordinator ● Mini Farrell – Driver ● Rebecca Durrant – Project & Transport Worker ● Rob Cook – Communications Co-ordinator ● Susan O’Malley – Project / Admin Worker ● Vicki Thompson / Shauna Ledger– Reception/

Admin Worker ● Zoe Ricketts – Volunteer Co-ordinator

Hello to Shauna and Christina

We’re very

happy to announce that we have a new Apprentice called Shauna Ledger (above).

Shauna will be covering for Vicki whilst she is on maternity leave. BEA wishes Vicki all the very, very best with her maternity and we are happy to announce that her little boy, Mason, arrived safely on 20th August as this newsletter goes to print.

Shauna lives locally and she is a former pupil of Leeds West Academy. Like Vicki she will be answering the phones and helping in the office. Please make her feel welcome.

At the beginning of August we also welcomed Christina Lingley as our new Community

Shop Manager. Christina (below) has experience of running charity shops in Bradford. Christina is appealing for new volunteers for the new shop at Bramley Centre (due to open in Sept) so if you or anyone you know is interested, why not call in at our new shop and say hello?

Paid ‘Volunteers’ Luto is a company which reviews medicine information, to ensure that information is clear and easy to understand. They are looking for volunteers to take part in their studies who either have or care for people who have Psoriasis, Parkinson’s Disease or Diabetes. People are paid £20 to take part in 40 minute sessions in offices near to the University. For more details call 384 5893.

Bramley Library Leeds City Council are currently undertaking a consultation on the use of libraries including Bramley Library. There is a concern that the consultation may lead to a reduction in opening hours. You can register your opinion through the consultation document at the library. There is also a public meeting at Bramley Library on Thurs 11th September 4:30-5:30.

Also at Bramley Library are some planned events called the Big Read. These sessions will be fun and lively events for people to get more engaged with the library and the invaluable service it provides. The first event will be on Sat 13th September 10:00-11:00.

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