General Interest

Basingstoke and District Dog Training Club

Basingstoke and District Dog Training Club

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Bellringers

Bramley Church Bell Ringers practice on Tuesday from 8pm at Bramley Church.

The church has 8 bells and more than a full team of ringers are required, you don’t have to be a church member.  The bells are generally rung for weddings etc, as well as church services and give much pleasure.  Beginners are welcome, please contact Terry Cooper on 01256 881102

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Bramley and Romans Floral Society

Affiliated to NAFAS
Reg Charity No 1101348
Founder: Rosemary Casban 

The Venue has changed since Feb 2011 and Bramley Floral Society now meet in Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall on the first Thursday afternoon of each month, commencing at 1.30pm until 4.30pm, with the exception of the December meeting which will be the Christmas Party to be held in Bramley Village Hall at 7.30pm.

There is a change of format with either a demonstrator, teaching afternoon or workshop when it is hoped to cater for all abilities. A half hour is now allocated for afternoon tea and there will be the usual raffle of demonstrated arrangements, competitions, and on July 9th a Summer Fund Raising Event at Pamber House.

The newsly formed Floral Club welcome anyone interested, no knowledge of flower arranging is needed. Visitors are most welcome, there is a charge of £5.50, but this will be deducted from the annual membership of £33 should you wish to join. Where can you enjoy such an afternoon at a cost of approximately £3!

For further information please contact:

Chairperson: Joyce Rawlinson on 01256 889040

Treasurer: Mrs Dusty Taylor on 01256 881420

Secretary: Mrs Ilene Iles: 01256 880559

Diary 2011

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Bramley Historical Research Society

The Bramley Historical Research Society aims to record information about the historical, social, architectural and physical development of the village of Bramley, and to make it easily available via a web site (www.bhrs.org.uk)

This web-based record is produced from the work of professional historians, enthusiastic amateurs and residents past and present who have something to tell us about Bramley's past. Everyone is warmly invited to make contact with the society, whether or not they have a special interest or skill. As was observed at our very first meeting, someone with an 'armchair' interest in the past can still make a valuable contribution by being an informal ambassador for the group in the wider community. For those who do have the time and interest however there are numerous aspects of Bramley's past that need researching: to give one example, little is currently recorded about the lives of the hundreds of refugees from eastern Europe who came to live in the army camp after the Second World War, lives that will remain unrecorded forever if something is not done soon.

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Bramley Show

For further information about the Bramley Show please contact Phyl Davies 881296

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Bramley Sunshine Club

The Bramley Sunshine Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at 2pm in the Bramley Room at Bramley Village Hall to enjoy a chat during a tea of sandwiches and cake, followed by a game of bingo, beetle drive or a quiz and, of course, a raffle.

The members of the club are mostly in their 60's to 90's.  In the summer months they organise various outings and in December they always enjoy a pantomime and a Christmas lunch together!

As they don't receive any grants, their only means of income is a little profit from monthly raffles and 'bring and buy' sales.  Another fundraiser is the Annual Winter Draw, proceeds from which go towards trips.

If you are interested in joining, please go along on a Tuesday or ring for more details - the club looks forward to meeting many more ladies and gentlemen from the village.

Contact:
Vicky on 01256 881606
Wren on 01256 881141
Pat on 01256 881509
Anne on 01256 881691
Eileen on 01256 881125

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Bramley Voluntary Care Group

Bramley Voluntary Care Group is run by local people for those residents in Bramley who are unable to use public transport and have no-one to take them for doctor, dentist or hospital appointments or to collect prescriptions, or to take them to visit friends or relatives who are sick or hospitalised. Donations are based on destination, and can be either in cash or travel tokens. If you need our services, then do get in touch with Sheila Haswell on 882161 or Phyl Davies on 881296.

So that we can offer this service to our local golden oldies, and not-so-oldies, we do need a pool of able-bodied souls who can be called on every now and then to give lifts or collect prescriptions. This could be maybe once or twice a week, or sometimes once or twice a month, so it isn't time consuming, but means a lot to people who need us. Driving expenses are paid. If you'd like more details, then phone Jenny Edwards for a chat on 880829, or get in touch with Sheila Haswell on 882161 or Phyl Davies on 881296 to register.

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Bramley WI Lite

"The Women's Institute plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities, the chance to build new skills and, most importantly, make new friends. As a member of the WI you can take part in a wide variety of activities and campaign on issues that matter. Using this as a foundation, Bramley WI Lite has re-written the rules!  Have a look around our website (www.bramleywilite.com) to find out all about us. You will always be welcome at a Bramley WI Lite meeting.  If we aren't to your taste, maybe we can help you find a WI that is, or even inspire you to set up one of your own.  Our group meets every 4th Thursday in the month at 8pm in the Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall."

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Bramley Women’s Institute

Bramley W.I. was formed in 1919 and was originally an afternoon Institute. It folded for a few months in 1990 due to lack of officers but reformed as an evening Institute since so many members worked and now has nearly as many on the Committee as it has members. Bramley W.I. is fun loving and welcomes visitors be they young or old. The program is varied with speakers, demonstrations and social activities. There is an active drama group who enjoy entertaining not only sister Institutes at their Christmas and Birthday meetings but to some of the village's elderly and infirm. Bramley W.I. also undertakes village improvements for villagers, for example the Millennium Garden Project and an on going project for the village hall in the shape of an artistic collage. 

The Bramley W.I. meets on the second Thursday in the month in the Village Hall at 7.45pm

Contact: President Linda Dove  01256 882607

Calendar 2010

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British Legion

The Bramley Branch of The Royal British Legion is dedicated to supporting the service and ex-service community inthe villages of Bramley, Sherfield on Loddon, Stratfield Saye, Sherborne St John, Little London and the Pambers.  The Branch meets at the Wellington Arms Hotel on the second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and December. 

All are welcome to join the Branch and for further details please contact the Branch Chairman on airman08rbl-bramley@yahoo.co.uk

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Lunch Club

The Lunch Club meets on the first Wednesday in the month, 11am-3pm at the Village Hall

Contact: Pat Jones 881509

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National Women’s Register

The aims of NWR are to offer women the opportunity to participate in informal discussion of a wide range of topics other than those of domestic interest, to promote friendship and self-confidence and to enable members to make contacts when moving to a new area.

The Bramley branch meets in the homes of members on the third Thursday of each month and we would be delighted to welcome new members. 

If you would like further details please telephone Judy Watkins on 01256 881693

DIARY 2010

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Slimming World

Slimming World

Slimming World and Food Optimising – The no-diet, never hungry healthy eating plan.  IMAGE Therapy (Individual Motivation And Group Experience) - full of warmth, friendship, laughter, ideas being shared, recipes, inspirational stories and much, much more. We are open 52 weeks of the year to help and support you on your weight loss journey.

Tuesday's at Clift Meadow Pavilion, Minchens Lane Bramley at 5.30pm and 7.30pm
Wednesday’s at The Memorial Hall, The Green, Tadley at 6.00pm

For more information contact Janine on 01256 884137 or 07776 205669 or visit www.slimmingworld.com

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Stratfield Saye Bridge Club

The Stratfield Says Bridge Club meets on Tuesdays at Stratfield Saye Village Hall at 7.30pm

Contact: John Ferguson 880774

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