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Bramley Community Centre New Year, New Start

January is a time of new starts, and we’re delighted to announce that from January 2018, our main office will be at Bramley Community Centre on Waterloo Lane. BEA will take over management of the community centre, aiming to make it a thriving place that local people are proud of. Our weekly drop-in will also move to the centre. Come for a look around our new office and a cup of tea to welcome in the New Year on Tuesday 9 January, 10-12.

News

Trips

Activities

Information

Features

I’m a BEA volunteer Janette Jones

Meet the local resident Philip McConnell

BE A lucky member with February bonus!

Are you feeling lucky? Inside this newsletter you’ll find a leaflet about BEA Lucky Numbers Club: a fun way to win money for yourself that also helps BEA raise funds to work with local older people. The more people who join, the bigger the prize pot. Join for £5 a month. If you join by 20 January 2018 you’ll be part of our Bonus Prize month in February; instead of 50% of the prize pot, you can win 70%. Your friends, relatives and neighbours are welcome to join too!

BEA is available between Xmas & New Year, closed on public holidays. Give us a call if you need us. Most BEA groups and activities will stop from Dec 18th

and restart from Jan 8th. Bramley Lawn closes 20th Dec-3rd Jan 2018.

Seaside adventure Many thanks to everyone who came along, and all the volunteers who helped to ensure 19 members had a fabulous, day on the extra care trip to Bridlington. Shall we do it again?

Photo by BEA volunteer Mindy Goose Photo by Maureen Rushworth

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BEAm | Bramley Elderly Action newsletter | Winter 2017

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

Christmas dinner to your door The Rotary Club deliver a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and pudding to BEA members’ homes around lunchtime. If you’re home alone this Christmas order a free meal by calling BEA. It’s also available for couples who can’t face this mammoth task. Monday 25 December, free

Hearing loss clinic Meet hearing aid support worker Chris for advice and information - batteries and tubes fitted free. Bramley Community Centre

Monday 15 January, 2.00

Monday 19 March, 2.00

Quiz night Come along for a fun evening. All proceeds to BEA. Light refreshments included. Rossefield Manor

Tuesday 20 February

7.00-9.00

£3.50 (£2.00 if you live in

Rossefield Manor)

New year resolutions? Would you like to get involved helping run BEA activities or groups? We’d love to hear from you.

Intergenerational work We’re re-starting inter-generational work with Raynville Primary in the New Year. Get in touch if you would like to help with a weekly activity at the school. Raynville Primary School

Tuesdays, 2.00-3.00

Listeners needed Could you help a young reader? Children at Raynville Primary who are learning to read need adults to listen and help them practice. Please get in touch with Maureen at the BEA office if you could spare an hour a week any day Mon-Fri. Raynville Primary School

9.00-10.00 once a week

In the post It’s always nice to receive a hand-written letter. We’ve teamed up with local school children who want to tell you about plans for the New Year and make you laugh. If you’d like to get a letter and write back, let us know. You’ll help them with their schoolwork by getting involved.

Gardening at school Bramley St Peter’s Primary School would love to hear from enthusiasts who could help with light gardening. Let us know if this interests you?

Deadline for contributions to next BEAm - Friday 26 January 2018

Community Cuisine Do you live in Swinnow? Come and join your neighbours for a scrumptious top quality meal. Let our Scottish themed menu (December, and Welsh in March) tempt your taste buds and make some new friends in your community. Or join us as a volunteer and help make the night extra special for others in your area. Swinnow Community Centre Saturday 2 December, 6.00 Saturday 3 March, 6.00 Pay what you decide

Christmas Tea Dance Whether or not you dance, come on down to the centre and kick start your festivities with a FREE Christmas Tea Dance supported by Zurich. Socialise with old friends and new at our annual celebration. Includes tea and cakes. Bramley Community Centre Sunday 10 December, 2.00-4.00, free

Carol sing-along Grab your Christmas jumper and join neighbours and members of the Stroke Club for a festive sing song and a mince pie. Bramley Lawn Wednesday 13 December, 10.30, free

Activities update - see reply form to show interest

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Next draws: 28.11 - Games 21.12 - Drop-in 29.01.18 - Craft Payment is due in the office by 20th of the month. Could you pay by standing order? Information from the office.

Showtime

For your diary

Lucky numbers club - a fun way to raise vital funds for BEA

Date of draw

Venue 1st prize

No. 2nd prize

No. 3rd prize

No.

29.08.17 Games £90.00 1 £54.00 71 £36.00 99

28.09.17 Bingo £88.75 50 £53.25 88 £35.50 23

21.10.17 AGM £87.50 57 £52.50 54 £35.00 60

Thank you for your support

Grumbleweeds City Varieties (ticket £16.00) Weds 7 February, 2.30 A show full to the brim with laugh-out-loud comedy. As this is a day-time show we don’t have transport. Make your own way.

Aladdin St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Newlay Lane (£9.50) Thursday 15 February, 7.00

Family Pantomime in our local community.

9-5 - the Musical Yeadon Town Hall (£17.00) Friday 16 March, 7.00 Hilarious new musical comedy of three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss.

Menopause the Musical Alhambra (£35.00) Monday 30 April, 7.30 This uplifting and hysterical musical will have you laughing and singing all the way home.

February

January

March

Emmerdale studios Weds 21

Bankhouse lunch Mon 26

Quiz night Tues 20

Community Cuisine Sat 3

December

Jingle Blues Tour Fri 8

Xmas tea dance Sun 10

Carol singing party Weds 13

Aladdin Thurs 15

Community Cuisine Sat 2 Grumbleweeds Weds

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Murgatroyds Tues 13

9-5 Musical Fri 16

Cinderella Sun 7

Millstones Tues 9

Hearing loss clinic Mon 15

Puss in Boots Fri 26

Manor meal Mon 18

Christmas Day meals Mon 25

Magical movies Mon 22

April

Hearing loss clinic Mon 19

Chorley Market Tues 20

Crag House Farm Mon 9

Beamish Museum Mon 23

Menopause musical Mon 30

Drop in at BCC Tues 9

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Independent Trips These monthly trips, usually by coach, are open to all members who can be out for a half or full day without extra support, or can bring a companion to support them. We include local outings, popular food trips and occasional longer days, such as a Summer trip to the seaside. Please read the cancellation policy on the reply form before you book. Please complete and return the booking form. You can keep a record of your bookings below.

Tues

20 March

Chorley Market and Botany Bay Mill Market or Mill, which will it be? Traditional bargains are up for grabs at Chorley’s street market, or take cover under the 4 floors of mill temptations at Botany Bay, with café and Penny Arcade on site. Something for everyone.

9.00 Ashlea Court 9.10 Bramley Lawn

4.00 Leave venue 6.00 Arrive in Bramley

£11.00 Paid £ ……………... Date paid…../…../…..

Mon

23 April

Beamish, the living museum Visit the world famous Beamish open air museum, with costumed staff, trams and replica buildings. You’ll be transported to a fully working attraction set in the early part of the 20th century. Enjoy a spectacular day out at a museum like no other.



£22.00 Paid £ ……………... Date paid…../…../…..

Weds

21 February

Emmerdale studio, Woolpack lunch Step inside Yorkshire’s favourite soap – sit on the sofa at the Dingles, and see the full set on this fantastic tour of all the Emmerdale treasures, then head to the real Woolpack in Esholt for a buffet lunch. By ‘eck, it’ll be grand.!



£36.00 Paid £ ……………... Date paid…../…../…..

Trip bookings Trips fill up fast, with seats available on a first come first served basis. Get your form in

early to avoid disappointment. If you post your payments to us for trips, and you’d like a receipt, please provide an email

address or include a stamped addressed envelope. Thank you.

What is important to you in deciding whether to go on a trip or outing? See reply form

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Extra Care Trips These monthly trips to a local venue are for members with extra support needs (including mobility, medication or other reasons) and are fully supported by staff and volunteers. We collect you and return you home. Each trip lasts 4-5 hours. Meals/tickets/entrance prices are additional and payable on the day, unless otherwise stated. We want to make sure that everyone who needs the support has the opportunity to go on an extra care trip. Please show on the reply form which trips you would like to go on. We will call you to confirm your booking according to availability.

Tues

13 March

Murgatroyds, Yeadon Fish ’n chips at the favorite Murgatroyds. Mushy peas or not, you can’t beat the delicious taste.

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

£7.00

Mon

26 February

Bankhouse pub lunch Enjoy lunch at this fabulous little pub on our doorstep with great views of the valley. Perfect for a winter’s day trip.


£7.00

Mon

9 April

Crag House Farm and nursery A lovely place for some springtime produce and lunch in the café with home made cakes.


£7.00

Photos of the brilliant Bidlington trip

by BEA volunteer Mindy Goose

What is important to you in deciding whether to go on a trip or outing? See reply form

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Help and support

Bramley Elderly Action

Ask our Outreach Worker for

suggestions and to help you

get in touch with the right kind

of support if you get stuck

indoors because of the

weather, you feel lonely, you’re

short of food, or your heating

stops working. We can help you

to stay active, meet up with

other people by attending

activities, arrange a befriender,

or identify other support

available.

0113 236 1644

Green Doctor Scheme

Home visits with practical

advice on how to reduce

energy bills and energy

efficiency measures. Free (for

anyone aged 60+).

0113 238 0601

Warm Homes Service

Supports clients with medical

conditions exacerbated by cold

and damp housing conditions.

0113 391 8336

Money Buddies

Free support and advice to

help you save money, including

by switching energy suppliers.

0113 235 0276

Winter wrapped up: a guide

to keeping warm this winter

Age UK information guide

0800 678 1184

www.ageuk.org.uk

Keep warm, keep well

Winter is on it’s way. The cold can make people more vulnerable, and ice, snow and rain can make people more isolated. Public Health advice is to keep your house warm to reduce the risk of health problems such as chest infections, heart attacks and strokes. There are things you can do to keep warm, stay well and be active. BEA can help. ··························································································· ···

The advice is to keep your main living room around 70°f

(21°c), and the rest of your home at least 64°f (18°c). If

fuel bills are a worry, or to save some money on heating,

we can put you in touch with experts on insulating your

home or finding a more affordable energy supplier.

Organisations like Money Buddies can take away the pain

of switching supplier and will guide you through the

process. It can save you a lot of money! ···························································································

Closing your curtains at dusk keeps the heat in. Wearing

several thin layers of clothing, which trap warm air, can

keep you warmer than one thick layer. Wearing warm

clothes at night, even a hat will also help. Have plenty of

hot drinks if you’re cold. ···························································································

Keeping a stock of basic food items in the cupboard or

freezer is sensible in case it becomes difficult to go

shopping. Talk to BEA about using our shopping service

over the winter months, or ask someone to help you order

food online if you can’t get to the supermarket. If you need

medication, call your pharmacist to ask for home delivery. ···························································································

Having flu can be very serious. You can have a free flu jab if you are: aged 65+; under 65 with a medical condition such as diabetes, heart or lung disease; or a carer of an older or disabled person. Even if you feel healthy, getting the jab may help to protect you and those around you. ···························································································

See the panel on the right for information on what help and support is available to you around Winter warmth.

http://www.ageuk.org.uk

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Meet the local resident Philip McConnell, Chairperson, Broadlea Better Community Tenants & Residents Association

Starting a tenants and residents association is a great way to improve your area and get to know your neighbours. Bramley has very few residents associations. Leeds Housing encourages people to start new groups with their help and training. We asked Philip McConnell to tell us about how tenants and residents in Broadlea are making a positive difference. Would you like to start or get involved in a tenants and residents association where you live? Contact BEA. Philip McConnell, moved to the Broadleas in 2009, joined the Association in 2016 and soon became Chair. Contributing to the Association helped him feel useful again after redundancy, as voluntary work often does. The Association runs a Homework club on Fridays (at which some adults also get reading support), coffee mornings, litter picking, supervised sporting activities in school holidays, and garden makeovers (for frail older people, people with illness or disability, and single parents). The gardening is particularly valuable for older people who may just see family once every week or two. It helps reduce social isolation and can lead to involvement in other events and services. It’s very rewarding work. The team involved in the Association get excellent support from councillors and housing office staff. They would love to hear from you if you live on the Broadleas and would like to get involved in activities or on the committee – phone Philip on 0113 805 8217 or find them on FaceBook.

I’m a BEA Volunteer Janette Jones 1. What’s your volunteer role? I lead the Tuesday exercise class at Bramley Community Centre and supervise bingo on Thursdays. 2. How long have you been a volunteer? Since January 2017, and I’ve been doing the exercise class since the Spring. 3. Why did you get involved? After retiring, at first my family needed me, but then I felt a bit redundant. It’s given me back my pep and vitality! 4. Three words that sum up BEA for you? Friendship, caring, included 5. What do you get out of volunteering? ’ Feeling wanted and valued. It’s good for my self-worth. I can do what I’ve trained in all my life. 6. What else do you like doing? All sorts! Caravanning with my grand-children, and line dancing (which I’ve been doing for 23 years!) 7. Where were you born? Lee Moor Common (a village near Wakefield.) I moved to Bramley in 1965. 8. What’s your favourite film? Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. 9. And your favourite book? Things by Dilly Court and Josephine Cox. 10. Tell us one interesting fact about yourself I’ll have a go at anything!

See www.bramleyea.org.uk/join-bea/im-a-bea-volunteer/ for more volunteers’ stories

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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


Make Leeds age friendly Would you like to be part of a group that seeks to make Leeds a better place for older people? Meets City centre, monthly on Fridays. Taxi fares available to help you get there.

Emily Axel - 0113 2441697 [email protected]

BEA Challenge 2017

The BEA Challenge, championed by Barbara Dixon, shone a light on local creative talent. Amongst the younger entrants was a talented 6 year old cake maker. Many thanks to Edna Rose’s family for providing the Edna Rose Shield in memory of Rose’s skill and passion for making beautiful things. The overall winner was Julie Botham; well done Julie!

BEA news! BEA Business Support Manager Zoe Ricketts will be on maternity leave from Christmas. We wish her and her family all the best.

Preventing falls Active Leeds offer a 20 week Falls Prevention Programme for people at risk of falls. The sessions are designed to improve balance, strength and confidence for people with low mobility. Bramley Baths (see reply form) Tuesdays from late November 1.00-3.00

Breathe Easy Bramley Support group for people living with a lung condition. Trinity Methodist Church 2nd Weds of month, 10.30 03000 030 555 (British Lung Foundation)

Find courses for you Leeds City Council has launched an innovative new website which makes it easy for adults to find enjoyable courses in and around their local area. www.leedsadultlearning.co.uk

Thank you to our funders

We would like to thank all of our funders for supporting BEA’s work during 2016-17. This support means that more older people can use BEA services to stay independent and become less lonely. Charles Brotherton Trust Chevin Housing Association Harrison & Potter Trust IDOP / Leeds Older People’s

Forum Greggs Foundation Leeds City Council Adult

Social Care Leeds City Council Winter

Wellbeing Leeds City Council Outer

West Community Committee MICE money from Bramley

and Stanningley Cllrs. Gruen, Heselwood and Ritchie

The Rotary Club of Calverley Yorkshire Building Society

Charitable Foundation

News in brief …

Catherine Scott Support Worker, BL ● Debbie Fawthrop Activities Coordinator ● Fran Graham Operations Manager ● Janet Pritchard Office Manager ● Lee Ingham General Manager ● Lynsey

Walker Community Social Worker ● Maureen Rushworth Volunteer Coordinator ● Rebecca Durrant Transport Worker ● Rob Cook Communications Coordinator ● Shauna Ledger Reception & Admin Worker

● Simon Price Outreach Worker/Support Worker, BL ● Zoe Ricketts Business Support Manager

We remember members and volunteers who died recently:-

Eric Baron ● Nel Darby ●

Sidney Fawcett ●

Barrie Gamble ● Pat Ioannou ● Rachel Mudd

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