The Parish
of
Leigh & Bransford
Worcestershire
Leigh is a large agricultural parish and includes the chapelry of Bransford and the hamlets of Leigh Sinton, Brockamin, Brace's Leigh, Upper and Lower Howsell and Upper and Lower Sandlin. Leigh has an area of 4,943 acres, Bransford 1,062 acres, The greater part of Leigh and Bransford is devoted to pasture, but there are about 2,366 acres of arable land.
There was a vineyard at Leigh in the 13th century.. From the river a wide, flat valley stretches to the south. The land rises sharply toward the Malvern Hills and reaches a height of about 447ft.
Further Reading
Four books have been produced by Geoff Wright, a very keen local historian.
Although only one was published for sale, a copy of each of the others has been bound and deposited in the Worcestershire County Record Office, whilst a second copy of each is available on loan from the Parish Council’s clerk.
Geoffs four books are:
1. Places & people in the parish of Leigh & Bransford
(details of the inhabitants of the older houses)
2. Leigh & Bransford families: text & trees.
(family trees of some of the older families in the parish)
3. Leigh & Bransford families - records
(family records of some of the older families in the parish)
4. Leigh, Leigh Sinton & Bransford
A brief history of the Parish,
Originally produced for sale in 2000.
The County Record Office has many other books which cover different aspects of the parish’ history, including The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Worcestershire.
The Parish Council sponsored book
“The Book of Leigh & Bransford”
published in 2002, covered all aspects of the parish history up to the present day.
The” Second Book of Leigh & Bransford”
was published in November 2005 at £19.99. It has 350 pictures together with the reminiscences of older inhabitants.
The first book has now almost sold out, but copies of the second one can be obtained directly from the publishers:
Halsgrove, Halsgrove House,
Ryelands Farm Estate, Bagley Green, Wellington, Somerset TA21 9PZ
Telephone 01823 653 777
Website: www.halsgrove.com
E-mail: sales_halsgrove.com
or from
Beacon Books,23 Worcester Road,
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 4QY
Telephone 01684 564939
or ordered from any good bookseller.
Members List.pdf
Parish Council Meetings.pdf
Parish%20PlanTEXT%20ONLY%20for%20WEB.pdf
Housing%20Survey%20report-%20July%2009.pdf
Bransford_Parish_Housing_Needs_Survey_Analysis%20V2.pdf
Household%20Emergency%20Plan.pdf
Emergecny%20Plan%20Web%20notice.pdf
For Food on the Go or Picnics
Hot and Cold Food and Drinks are available from Bransford Garage, Leigh Sinton P.O & Stores and Leigh Sinton Chinese Take-away
LEIGH & BRANSFORD MEMORIAL HALL
Sherridge Road, Leigh Sinton, Malvern WR13 5DE
Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall
is probably the largest parish hall complex in Worcestershire, with spectacular views of the Malvern Hills.
There are two halls, each with their own toilets, a small committee room and a two acre playing field, which may be hired separately or together. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a bar.
Access is easy, and there is parking for over 80 cars.
For enquiries please contact the Booking Secretary on 07803 826487 or email: leighandbransfordhall_hotmail.co.uk or click the email link below.
The perfect venue for wedding receptions, parties, sales & promotions and meetings of all kinds.
Hire charge Mermorial Hall.pdf
Other recreational Facilities
Leigh and Bransford Primary School
Hoopers Close
Leigh Sinton
Malvern
Worcs
WR13 5DX
Tel: 01886 832342
Fax: 01886 833057
email: office_leighbransford.worcs.sch.uk
Clerk to the Council
Jacqui Barker
114 Fruitlands
WR14 4XB
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