Team BEA cuts a fine dash for 2014

Inside News Trips Activities Information I m a BEA volunteer Kirsten Miller Meet the PCSO Leanne Broadhead Team BEA cuts a fine dash for 2014 Welcome to BEAm. Your feedback shows people find it professional and easier to read. We are excited that Rachel Reeves, MP and her husband will run for Team BEA in November s Abbey Dash. We have challenged Age UK Leeds to see which team has the highest average age! You can run, walk or use your wheelchair - we will try to find volunteers to push - on a flat course of 10 km (about 6 miles). Proceeds will go towards re-opening Bramley Lawn. Please speak with Lee Ingham for more information. We are planning a fundraising event at Elland Road next September: Think Big for 2014. BEAm newsletter Autumn BEA volunteers with the Lord Mayor of Leeds at Bramley Carnival. Please let us know if you have any good business links. Please find enclosed a nomination form for recruitment to BEA s Board. It describes the process and the experience we are seeking. Finally, you may be wondering what s happening at Bramley Lawn? Why not come to the AGM to find out? Bramley Challenge and Winter Fair Trinity Church, 10.00-4.00, Saturday 5th October Come to our AGM 2013 The AGM is one of the most important dates in our calendar. It is an open meeting, an opportunity to find out what we have been doing, what we plan to do and to ask questions. It is also a chance to meet staff, volunteers and other members. It s a great time to get together and chat. Please come along and show your support. Free food, refreshments and transport are available. Please let us know on the reply form if you will be coming to the AGM, and if you would like transport. 1

BEAm newsletter Autumn 2013 Dementia friendly community Dementia in Leeds It is estimated that there are 8,400 people with dementia in Leeds, of whom 4,000 have been diagnosed. Towards a dementia friendly city Leeds City Council has signed up to making the city a dementia friendly community. The Council recognises that dementia is a long-term condition, support must be co-ordinated through all stages of a person s dementia journey and family members and carers are often the most important people to involve in decisions. The next steps for the city include: Supporting stronger involvement of people with dementia, families and carers The formation of Leeds Dementia Action Alliance Dementia awareness training for front-line staff A flagship dementia-friendly project in a supermarket or other well-used building Developing more inter-generational work with schools See the full strategy, Living well with dementia in Leeds online at bit.ly/1bye9wf BEA and other organisations in West Leeds run a range of activities for people with memory problems and their carers. See BEA and memory for more details. BEA and memory Dementia Cafe, Pudsey Take part in activities and entertainment, with advice and relaxation for carers. The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 1.30-3.30 at The Caring Sharing Cafe, St John s Church, Bright Street, Stanningley. 2.00 each. Carers are welcome to come alone. Members with dementia must bring a carer. Phone Pat Manning (Pudsey Live at Home Scheme) for details 0113 256 2717. BEA activities for people with memory problems Singing for the Brain -1st Thursday of the month School group - Wednesday afternoons in term time Film shows - 3rd Thursdays of August and September. Carers are welcome at all these activities. People with dementia are also welcome at other activities but one to one support is not always possible. Phone BEA for more details. Lucky numbers club Date of Venue May 28 June 28 July 29 Tuesday bingo Fairfield lunch club Craft group 1st prize No. 2nd prize No. 3rd prize No. 131.25 57 78.75 97 52.50 16 128.75 20 77.25 119 51.50 61 131.25 7 78.75 105 52.50 91 Next draws: 28.08 - Tea Dance 28.09 - AGM 28.10 - Drop in 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. 2

BEAm newsletter Autumn 2013 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. Please complete, tear out and return the booking form on page 5. You can also keep a record for yourself below of your bookings. Wed 2 October Bury market A unique shopping experience and a great day out. The ambience and layout of this world famous market offers visitors the opportunity to 12 seek out every stall, where the range of products and facilities is second to none. 9.30 Ashlea Court 3.30 Leave venue 9.40 Rossefield Manor 4.30 Arrive in Bramley 10.40 Arrive Paid... Mon 11 November Meadowhall Xmas shopping Meadowhall offers something for everyone, with high street shops and designer fashions to inspire your Christmas gifts. You ll also be spoilt for choice of food at the Oasis Dining Quarter. 9.30 Ashlea Court 9.40 Rossefield Manor 10.40 Arrive 12 3.30 Leave venue 4.30 Arrive in Bramley Paid... Wed 18 December Tues 21 January Christmas lunch at Manor Golf Club Open to people who usually go on extra care trips or full day trips. See reply form for food choices. Transport arrangements to follow after you sign up on the reply form. 16 or 19 12.00 Arrive 12.30 Lunch served Millstones lunch and entertainment Join us to visit this popular venue near Harrogate. Drinks and a toasted teacake on arrival, an hour of music and dancing, then lunch, bingo, and finally tea and biscuits. 9.30 Ashlea Court 9.40 Rossefield Manor 10.45 Arrive 24 3.30 Leave venue 4.30 Arrive in Bramley Paid... Paid... 3

BEAm newsletter Autumn 2013 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 and lasts approximately 3 hours. Meals or extras are additional and payable on the day. Please complete, tear out and return the booking form on page 5. You can also keep a record for yourself below of what you have booked and how much you have paid. Mon 16 September Marks & Spencer exhibition Stroll around the Marks in Time exhibition at Leeds University, which celebrates the M&S s role in people s lives for over 128 years. Explore the history from puddings to pants and board to welfare. Home pick ups from 1.00 Booked Paid 6 Wed 30 October White Rose shopping centre 6 Looking for Christmas gifts? This is a trip not to be missed. There are more than 100 shops, covering the best of high street names and more specialised outlets. Time for a light lunch too. Wr WHITE ROSE SHOPPING CENTRE Home pick ups from 10.30 Booked Paid Mon 25 November Tong Garden Centre 6 An opportunity to visit this large garden centre with a wide range of plants, shrubs and Christmas decorations and gifts, and many othe products. Time for a light lunch in the café too. Home pick ups from 10.30 Booked Paid Wed 18 December Christmas lunch at Manor Golf Club Open to people who usually go on extra care trips or full day trips. See reply form for food choices. Transport arrangements to follow after you sign up on the reply form. 16 or 19 12.00 Arrive 12.30 Lunch served Paid... 4

BEAm newsletter Autumn 2013 Trips booking form Autumn 2013. Please turn over to book events. Name... Tel... Address Full day trips Price Ashlea Court Rossefield Manor Home pick up ( 2.50 pay on day) Support or wheelchair Bury Market Wed 2nd October 12.00 Meadowhall shopping Mon 11th November 12.00 Millstones Tues 21st January 24.00 Extra care trips Marks & Spencer exhibition Mon 16th September 6.00 Home Pick up Only Included White Rose Centre Wed 30th October Tong Garden Centre Mon 25th November 6.00 Home Pick up Only Included 6.00 Home Pick up Only Included Christmas lunch (for people who go on extra care trips or full day trips) Manor Golf Club Weds 18th December 2 course 16 3 course 19 Transport details to follow Transport included Starter Main course Dessert Sweet potato and chive soup Turkey Apple and mixed berry crumble Prawn & crayfish cocktail Salmon in cream leek sauce BEA trip cancellation policy To secure your place full payment is needed as early as you can, as seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you cancel with more than 10 working days notice you will receive a full refund, minus a 5.00 admin fee If you cancel with less than 10 working days notice you will receive a 50% refund Christmas pudding If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice you will be liable to no refund. If you have extenuating circumstances, the BEA Board will decide on an appropriate refund. N.B: If you need support (NOT including personal care) we will try to provide a volunteer or staff member. However, this is subject to availability and we may need to cancel your place at short notice due to lack of volunteers or staff. Under these circumstances, you would receive a full refund. Please turn over to book other events, give feedback, or buy a fleece. 5

BEAm newsletter Autumn 2013 Events and feedback Autumn 2013. Please turn over to book trips. Name... Tel... Address... Annual general Meeting - Bramley Band Club, 2.00, Saturday 28th September Please tick the box if you would like to attend the AGM and this box for transport Activities - please tick below if you may be interested in taking part. See back page. Gentle exercise/skittles Games afternoon Wartime songs Tuesday School group Zumba Gold Games Night - Rossefield Manor, Tuesday 12th November Please tick the box if you would like transport for the Games Night Join Team BEA Would you like to buy 1 or more BEA fleeces for 20.00 each? Size (circle) Quantity (write below size) XS S M L XL XXL XXXL Do you receive this newsletter for someone who no longer lives at the address? If so, please let us know their new address, or whether we should remove them from our database. Person s name Remove from database New address Feedback - we welcome feedback, compliments or complaints on everything we do. It helps us improve. Please write below. Please turn over to book your trips 6

BEAm newsletter Autumn 2013 I m a BEA Volunteer Kirsten Miller 1. What s your volunteer role? I volunteer as an escort, helping out on Thursdays for the lunch club and shopping trips. 2. How long have you been a volunteer? I joined BEA in April 2012. 3. Why did you get involved? I m self-employed, working from home, and I wanted to have a change of scenery now and again and do some good at the same time. 4. Three words that sum up BEA for you? Friendly, dedicated, lifeline. 5. What do you get out of volunteering? I very much enjoy my weekly stints helping out on the minibus. I ve made some good friends among the members and it gives me a chance to have a break from work and get involved in the community. 6. What else do you like doing? I love what I do I m a polymer clay artist. 7. Where were you born? Glasgow 8. What s your favourite film? 1986 film, Labyrinth. 9. And your favourite book? Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier. 10. Tell us one interesting fact about yourself I was the Scottish Junior Archery Champion in 1986, and I represented Scotland in a number of international archery competitions! See www.bramleyea.org.uk for more volunteers stories Meet the PCSO Leanne Broadhead Police Community Support Officer Leanne, who s lived all her life on the edge of Wakefield, has been a PCSO for about 5 years. PCSOs are often people s first point of contact with police, helping with issues like low-level crime such as anti-social behaviour, car crime and criminal damage. They are trained in First Aid and security advice, so can go to people s homes, do assessments, and advise on how to improve home security. Leanne, whose beat covers Bramley, Stanningley and Rodley, enjoys meeting people and working in the community. She pops in to schools, old people s homes and community centres, and is a regular visitor at the BEA drop-in. Leanne says older people are always particularly friendly and helpful, more likely than younger people to be involved in a neighbourhood watch, and more likely to be home during the day, and see what s going on. Leanne often pops in to see older people who have been burgled, to offer reassurance and have a chat. She lets them know what s going on in the community, and where else they can get help. She is one of 11 PCSOs on the Bramley beat, based in Pudsey police station. Contacting the police Emergencies phone 999 Non-emergencies phone 101 To have a chat with Leanne or one of her colleagues phone 0113 2414 999 7

BEAm newsletter Autumn 2013 News in brief Bramley Challenge and Winter Fair Entries are still needed and welcome in all categories for Bramley Challenge at Trinity Church, Town Street, 1.00-4.00 on Saturday 5th October. All non-food entries to be in by end of August. We also need tombola prizes. The fair will be open at 10.00, and the annual raffle will be drawn at 3.00. Wartime songs Come and take part in our popular annual singalong, with a performance from Raynville Primary school pupils, followed by refreshments. Date to be confirmed. See reply form. Calendar collection You can pick up your 2014 calendar, and have a cuppa too, at Trinity Chapel, Town Street, 10.00-11.00 any Wednesday in October. Also available at the BEA office. BEA annual raffle Don t forget to return ticket stubs by October 5th. More tickets still available to buy. Zumba Gold Come to a taster session for Zumba for over 60s. Bramley Community Centre, 10.45, Wednesday September 25th. See reply form. Gentle exercise/skittles Please tick on the reply form if you are interested in this new group, which did not start as planned in May. Just 1 (Refreshments 50p, transport 2.50). Games afternoon Want to play dominoes, whist, beetle or cards? Starts in August. Please see reply form. Tuesday School group Please fill in the reply form or contact Maureen if you are interested in our school group at Raynville Primary School, 2.00-3.00 on Tuesdays, for a fun afternoon sharing ideas and games with the children. Mobility scooter for sale Blue secondhand 4 wheel electric mobility scooter (Pride Colt model). 400.00 ONO. Ask at the office for details. Mermaids in Bramley! Yes - mermaids will appear at Bramley Baths open day on Sunday 29th September. Catch their performance at 1.00, involving synchronised swimming, underwater photography and sound recording of interviews with BEA members. You can also try the Russian Steam Room for just 1.00 Games night A night of fun with a light supper to raise funds for BEA. Rossefield Manor, 7.00-9.00, Tuesday 12th November. Transport available - see reply form. BEA staff Lee Ingham Manager Gayle Graham Project and Transport Worker Haydn Thorpe Driver Kathy Tasker Information Co-ordinator Maureen Rushworth Activities Co-ordinator Mini Farrell Driver Rob Cook Communications Co-ordinator Susan O Malley Project / Admin Worker Vicki Thompson Apprentice Receptionist /Administrator Zoe Ricketts Volunteer Co-ordinator PUDSEY-B-LINE Thank you to Pudsey-B-Line, 24 hour licensed private hire for supporting this edition of BEAm. Serving the people of Leeds for over 20 years 0113 255 1919 or 255 5333 230a Stanningley Road, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3BA t 0113 236 1644 e info@bramleyea.org.uk @BramleyElderly www.bramleyea.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1043975 * Company Ltd by Guarantee No. 3008194 8