Posted by Neil on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 17:01:34
Filed under: Announcements, Sports, Charity
Lymm Ladies for Marie Curie
Two local lasses from Lymm Ladies Circle recently undertook a Swimathon for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Jo and Lesley swam an impressive 100 lengths at Woolston Swimming Pool. Jo finished in 1 hour 8 minutes and Lesley in 1 hour 12 minutes and they both still managed to turn up for work on Monday morning!
Lymm Ladies arrange charity and social events locally, both as a group, and as individuals when there is something of specific interest to one or two ladies.
Marie Curie is an amazing charity and last year they worked for 1,200,000 hours caring for terminally ill patients, including half of all cancer patients who die at home. The support they receive from people like Jo and Lesley meant that last year 31,000 patients were given the choice of how and where to spend their final days. At that point in peoples lives it is fundamental these resources are available.
If you wish to contribute to Marie Curie please visit their website.
Lymm Ladies regularly meet for social and local village events. They have a healthy following and are always looking for new members. If you would like to know more either visit their website or email them.
Tags: lymm ladies, swimathon
Posted by Neil on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 16:13:46
Filed under: Announcements, Festivals, Music and nightlife
New Festival Director
This year Lymm Festival has seen the appointment of a new Festival Director, Jacquie Davies, who has commissioned research into the festival and has put together a calendar of events which will take on board the need to attract more young people and families, whilst still providing the entertainment enjoyed by previous festival participants.
So, LymmFest was created!
Saturday 30 June, 2.30pm - Late
Marquee at Lymm Rugby Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm, WA13 0AT.
Ticket Prices
- £8 adults, £6 children, Under 4 Free
- Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £23
- Recommend to Buy Tickets in Advance
LymmFest is new for this year. Lymm’s very own music festival for all the family and young adults. Gates open at 2.30pm and the music starts 3pm going onto the evening. The festival will showcase local, young talent and a mixture of rock, indie and pop. The line up includes U-neeq, Well-known Strangers, Greg Larkin and the Covertones. More are being added imminently. There will be many craft stalls provides by Made in WA and entertainment for the children, as well as a bar and food on offer. Please feel free to bring your own chairs, tables and rugs!
More information to follow...
Tags: lymmfest, 2012, lymm festival
Posted by Neil on Sunday, 13 May 2012 at 14:04:38
Filed under: Announcements, Charity, Fundraising
Charity Donation is Music to Pre-School’s Ears
Children at Outhrington Pre-School can now hear more than the birds singing in their outdoor play area thanks to a donation, to the tune of £500, from Lymm and District Round Table.
The pre-school, based on Outhrington Crescent, Lymm, is now the proud owner of an outdoor musical station.
Jo Cooper, a member of the pre-school’s fundraising committee, said: “We were aware of the Round Table and their charity work so we wrote to them hoping they would consider us. Thankfully, they were able to fund the entire cost of the equipment which will support the children’s motor skills, social interaction, confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping them have lots of fun!”
Outhrington Pre-School is just one of the many beneficiaries of Lymm and District Round Table’s latest batch of charitable donations, with a total of £4,500 also having gone towards organisations such as the Walton Lea Project, Warrington RSPCA, Brainwave, Lymm British Legion, Canal Street Day Centre, Warrington Hospital Maternity Ward and Cotebrook House.
“We’ve raised record figures again this year, so, as a result more and more charities and community groups will get cheques sent their way,” said Round Table chairman Chris Stephens. “We’re always on the look-out for worthy causes so feel free to get in touch if you’re a charity, group or individual who needs some support.”
For more information on the Round Table visit www.lymmroundtable.co.uk or contact Rik Wilson on 07766 461944 or info@lymmroundtable.co.uk.
Tags: outhrington, round table, charity
Posted by Neil on Saturday, 12 May 2012 at 06:38:06
Filed under: Events, Announcements, Entertainment
Brendan Cole Dance Academy Coming to Lymm High!
Come and join us at: Lymm High school on 30th July - 1st August 2012. A fun and exciting dance experience bringing the energy of dance to young feet. The sessions feature a steps workshop, Routine build and ‘end of week’ performance. Students also spend a day with a professional ‘Star Coach’ with experience of professional performance andchoreography. Brendon says “I can’t wait to meet my new dancing stars and see how my workshops have helped you progress. I am trying to visit as many venues as possible and look forward to seeing you there.”
“The inspiration behind my academy is so much more than teaching kids to dance. It’s the opportunity to share what I experienced throughout my childhood and something I am very excited about doing.” - Brendan Cole
Each week a star performer will be awarded a place on the BCDA winner’s session with a more personal coaching group from Brendan and signed goodies. You will have the chance to meet and dance with Brendan on your Dance academy!
Early Bird discount is available on-line now.
To Book onto the Course:
More details here in the Lymm.com Events section.
Tags: dance, lymm high
Posted by Neil on Friday, 11 May 2012 at 14:18:04
Filed under: Announcements, Charity, Fundraising, Village centre
Resounding Success
The annual Round Table Duck Race was a resounding success yet again, despite the typical English Bank Holiday weather!
Lymm Ladies Circle held a stall in the village for the second year running selling drinks and sweets. They had their own pink and blue ducks in the race for Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer. Competitors could choose the time they expected the ducks to finish in and the lucky winners got a selection of chocolate goodies.
For the first year Lymm Ladies also held a raffle for three fabulous hampers. Very generous contributions we received from Waitrose – Altrincham, Asda – Cockhedge Way and Morrisons – Stockton Heath. The hampers were also beautifully wrapped by Karl Walsh Florist – Lymm Village.
The winning ticket numbers were:
- 1st Place – 499
- 2nd Place – 477
- 3rd Place - 531
Lymm Ladies would like to thank Waitrose, Asda and Morrisons for the hampers, along with Karl Welsh Florist for wrapping them free of charge. This meant that all the money raised from the hampers could go towards Lymm Ladies chosen charities. The amount raised on total by Lymm Ladies on the day was over £200.
Lymm Ladies regularly meet for social and local village events. They have a healthy following and are always looking for new members. If you would like to know more either visit their website or get in touch and join them in 2012!
View images of the 2012 Lymm Duck Race.
Tags: lymm ladies, duck race, 2012
Posted by Neil on Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 12:21:53
Filed under: Announcements, Sports, Village centre
New Junior Members Welcome
Manor Road Tennis Club is urgently looking for new junior members. Annual fees for under 18s (on 1st September) are £30, for under 11s they are only £10.
Junior Coaching takes place on Wednesdays after school and on Saturday mornings. There will be opportunities to play team tennis and enter tournaments for those keen to develop.
Please visit our website for full details or contact:
- Head Coach James Cleaver on 07714 339947
- Membership Secretary Mike Eggboro on 01925 268166
Tags: tennis
Posted by Neil on Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 12:09:12
Filed under: Announcements
Lymm Oughtrington Park Cricket Club
Further to our previous post, here are some exciting developments regarding the Community Family Fun Day at LOPCC on 3rd June 2012:
Stalls & Activities
- “Build A Bear Workshop” Tent
- “Fitness First” Family Activity Area
- “Gulliver’s World” Street Party Zone
- Mini Fun Fair from “Shilcotts”
- Plus all previously detailed attractions…
Auction Prizes
- Michelin Starred Chef Aiden Byrne will cook a Dinner Party at your House!
- Win a day’s Training at Wigan Athletic FC, meet the players and staff!
- Corporate Package for ANY game at Manchester United FC!
- Plus all previously detailed auction prizes…
Celebrity 20:Twenty Cricket Game
Confirmed players now include:
- Australian Test Cricketer Stuart Law
- Nick Cochrane – Coronation Street’s “Andy McDonald”
- Former City Player/Manager Peter Reid
- Radio personality & itinerant footballer Mickey Thomas
- 70’s United Winger, Willie Morgan
- Prolific Welsh International Footballer, Dean Saunders
- Alan Halsall – Coronation Street’s “Tyrone”
- Aiden Byrne – youngest Michelin Star winner, and Lymm’s very own “Celebrity Chef”
- United European Cup Winner Alex Stepney
- Steve Arnold – Coronation Street’s “Ashley Peacock”
- Plus; A Current England Test Cricketer Will Be Appearing On The Day
- More details and names to follow…!
Tickets will be available from outlets in Lymm prior to the event, as well as purchased on the gate. There are also Corporate Packages available - the Corporate Area will be adjacent to the Pavilion and will offer a great view of the action.
Enquiries
All queries to be directed to:
Andrew Kershaw
EVENTS MANAGER
077873 46228
andykershaw99@hotmail.com
Tags: Cricket Club
Posted by Neil on Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 11:57:04
Filed under: Announcements, Entertainment, Lymm, Festivals, Surrounding areas, Village centre
Bigger and Better than Ever!
This year’s Lymm Festival is from Thursday 28 June until Sunday 8 July and is set to be bigger and better than ever!
There will be over 50 events in various locations in Lymm village which will include dance, drama, music, comedy, art and literature.
The Festival will begin with the mouthwatering gastronomy of the FoodFest at 6.30pm on Thursday 28 June in the village centre. This is one of our most popular events on the calendar, attracting over 2000 people. There are food stalls set up by the various restaurants and eating places in Lymm, plus street entertainment. It will be here where we unveil the Big Picture.
New for this year are two exciting events: LymmFest and the Lymm Fun Run.
LymmFest
LymmFest is our very own music festival on Saturday 30 June from 3pm until late evening, which will be in and around a marquee set up in the Lymm Rugby Club grounds. LymmFest will feature many local bands to showcase their talent and will appeal to all age groups throughout the course of the day. There are plenty of attractions on offer, such as browsing craft stalls, enjoying the food on offer and some children’s entertainment and side stalls.
Lymm Fun Run
Also, to honour the Olympics coming to Britain this year, Lymm is featuring it’s own Fun Run organised by Lymm Runners on Sunday 8 July. The run will be open to ages 11+ and will be mostly off road around Spud Wood. To enter visit the Lymm Runners website.
Scarecrow Trail
Of course there will be our famous Scarecrow Trail. This year’s theme is ‘O-Lymm-pics’ and organisers of this event are keen for everyone in the village to get involved. So they have asked families, schools and local businesses to enter Scarecrows and site them around various areas of the village. Trail guides are available at the Box Office in the Village Hall Annex and downloadable from the website.
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden is a very popular event and this year is going to be ‘magical’. Featured in the garden of 11A Whitbarrow Road, Lymm, the event runs every day throughout the Festival. There are 20 Artists featuring their work, plus an Enchanted Garden for the little ones to explore. During the two weekends, there will be demonstrations in lace-making, wood turning and stone carving.
In the marquee set up at the Lymm Rugby Club, there will be the chance to see Juba do Leao, a Brazillian Ensemble, participate in a tea dance and enjoy the Vaudeville Night or Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats. There will also be a ‘silent disco’ for young adults to enjoy.
Other Events
Numerous events are being put on at Lymm High School this year, including a Dance Night and a Concert. There is music in the form of Lymm’s very own Cheap Cuts, Blues and Jazz Nights and Folk events. There is even a secret cabaret where the location is only revealed at the last minute!! Various choirs are performing at churches within Lymm and of course there will be numerous free exhibitions at the Village Hall. We are running a L’Image photo competition too. There will be a chance to experience the Comedy Night at the Spread Eagle and also a comedy performance written by Ian McMillian.
Jacquie Davies, Festival Director has said, “We particularly want the children and young adults of Lymm to enjoy the Festival this year. So we have put on events which they may like to go. Not only is there FoodFest, Art in the Garden and the Scarecrow Trail, but there will be a ‘silent disco’ in the marquee, Squashbox theatre piece, the photo competition, various events at the high school and music to enjoy at LymmFest. The older children will be able to join in the Fun Run too.”
More details on all events are featured on the Lymm Festival website. A brochure is also being published which will available at various locations in Lymm Village in June.
Tags: Lymm Festival