Support organisation Bramley Elderly Action held its annual general meeting at the weekend – and celebrated its 21st birthday at the same time.
Rachel Reeves, MP for Leeds West and BEA patron, attended the meeting and said:
“Bramley Elderly Action brings out the best in people, gives people chances and the opportunity to try new things.”
Her full speech is in the video below:
Ms Reeves and Leeds Lord Mayor Cllr Judith Chapman also presented long service awards to Sally McHale and Edna Rose (pictured above), who are standing down from the BEA board. Both have been involved since the organisation started 21 years ago.
Brilliant to be at @BramleyElderly Action AGM yesterday & see so many members there! pic.twitter.com/099Nxl0hdh
— Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) October 11, 2015
There was a lively question and answer session, with members interested in a range of topics, including the need for a new minibus, new volunteer drivers and escorts and concerns over the future of Bramley Community Centre.
Was brill to give Sally her award too – she was a founding member of @BramleyElderly Action back in 1994! pic.twitter.com/m9pEOR0X1R — Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) October 11, 2015
Cllr Chapman also encouraged more people to volunteer at BEA.
Enjoyed @BramleyElderly‘s AGM & @RachelReevesMP‘s positive words. 90 members there. Great questions.. V good! pic.twitter.com/93WNre6Pr4
— Bramley Lawn (@bramleylawn) October 10, 2015
BEA provides opportunities and support for older people in Bramley, Swinnow and parts of Stanningley.
My personal highlight of today…watching Teresa Green meeting Olive Bush. Two women with arguably the best names in Bramley.
— Bramley Lawn (@bramleylawn) October 10, 2015
Read BEA’s full AGM report on their blog.