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June 2021 www.lymmlife.co.uk 1 2 www.lymmlife.co.uk June 2021 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production James Bryan Editor’s Comment Advertising FINGERS crossed we are on track for some kind of return James Balme to normality in the coming weeks with COVID-19 infections generally decreasing and lockdown restrictions easing. Finally a big thank you to Telephone Lymm Parish Council, Lymm High 01925 631592 You’ve no idea how refreshing events and local economy. School and the various community Now is a time for us all to pull Editorial it has been to write some positive organisations and businesses who stories in this month’s issue about together and ensure we are there 01925 623633 have continued to support Lymm Life some of our community events set for those who need our support and throughout the pandemic which has Email to return, including Lymm Festival, help. had a major impact on a publishing [email protected] Lymm Transport Day and Lymm It is also important for our local industry which was already struggling Websites Rushbearing! politicians to draw a line in the sand pre-pandemic. These events are the fabric of our and move forward in a positive way I am pleased to say with have www.lymmlife.co.uk following some very toxic politics in www.culchethlife.com community and help make Lymm come through the storm and will www.frodshamlife.co.uk unique and one of the best places to the build up to the local elections. hopefully be able to continue www.warrington- live in the whole country! Putting politics aside I would like bringing you your local community worldwide.co.uk And its not just me saying it - to congratulate all candidates who news and advertising in print for a www.warrington.tv various recent surveys have flagged were successful in the local elections long time to come! Lymm and Warrington as the Number and a special mention to Cllr Kath Address one place to live and work! Buckley, on her promotion to leader New Media Centre It’s been a torrid time for many of the opposition on Warrington Old Road Warrington since March last year including the Borough Council. Deadline for the July WA4 1AT local business community - so it is I have known Kath for many years issue of Lymm Life more important than ever that as and I am confident she will do her restrictions ease we all do what we best for Lymm and fly the flag for the is June 8 can to support the local community village at every opportunity. Lymm Life is published N & J STANHOPE monthly by Orbit News Ltd. The contents of this magazine Coal and Log Supplies are fully protected by copyright Best Quality Coal and nothing may be reprinted or reproduced without prior Smokeless Fuel permission of the publishers. Logs Supplied in Bags and Bulk The publishers are not liable for Caravan Storage any statement made or opinion Open 6 Days. Closed Sunday expressed by third parties in this publication. Broomedge Farm Burford Lane, Lymm WA13 0SE Printed by TwentyFourSeven Tel: 752830 Mobile: 07979 785 421 June 2021 www.lymmlife.co.uk 3 Dawn of a new era with change of dynamics at Warrington town hall THE dawn of a new era has been heralded at Warrington town and I will continue to work hard for all *Chris East (LD) – 1238 votes hall with a change in dynamics, which saw the Tories become of the residents of Lymm. Hopefully, in *Selina Kirkham (LD) – 1264 votes the official opposition after making gains from the Lib Dems the future more of my party will join *Ian Marks (LD) – 1518 votes and Labour. me on the Parish Council but at local *Julia Stansfield (LD) 1081 votes Lymm based Kath Buckley, who appointment Kath said:”Thank you level we should always be working *Steve Towndrow (LD) – 1217 votes has been the lone Conservative on to everyone who has voted for me. together as a team for the benefit of the Borough Council for the past I have been proud to have served Lymm. five years, will now be leader of the the community of Lymm South for the Lymm (South) opposition group, with her own office last six years as Borough Councillor, Cheryl Anderson (LAB) – 366 votes at the town hall. and I look forward to continuing Borough Council Election Results: *Kath Buckley (CON) – 1157 votes The results saw their numbers my hard work over this forthcoming Trish Cockayne (LAB) – 507 votes increase from just one to 11, with term. I am committed to continuing Lymm North & Thelwall – 3 seats *Graham Gowland (LD) – 1409 the controlling Warrington Borough my community work which includes *Bob Barr, Liberal Democrats 2129 votes Council Labour group on 36, my work as Chair of Lymm May Chris Brownhill, Labour 900 *Ann Johnstone (LD) – 1183 votes the Lib Dems on eight and three Queen, I sit on the committees of Stephen Chadwick 1211 Julia Leigh (CON) – 905 votes independents. local charities, I am a governor at *Wendy Johnson, Liberal Democrats The Tories, who took three seats Lymm High School and most recently *Tim Martland (LD) – 1270 votes 1735 Ian Pemberton (CON) – 954 votes off Labour at Culcheth, Croft & Church Warden of St Mary’s Church. Julia Leigh, Conservatives 1210 *Ben Selwood (LD) – 1076 votes Glazebury, including Labour Cabinet “At times it has been difficult being Roger Longton, Conservatives 1100 *Sally Sharma (LD) – 1167 votes member Matt Smith, also made a the lone Conservative opposition *Ian Marks, Liberal Democrats 2013 gain from Labour in Chapelford & voice on the Council. As Leader of Joan Stocker (LD) – 989 votes Old Hall, where Cabinet member the Opposition, I will be working Marc Rufus, Labour 601 Rebecca Knowles lost her seat to with our newly elected hardworking Ken Wormald, Labour 657 Linda Butler. talented Conservative Ward They also made two gains from Councillors, across the whole of the Lymm South – 2 seats Labour in Rixton & Woolston where Borough. I have been impressed with Cheryl Anderson, Labour 296 Sophies veteran Cllr Pat Wright and former the range of skills and enthusiasm *Kath Buckley, Conservatives 1119 MP and Mayor Faisal Rashid lost out that our new Councillors have. On Trish Cockayne, Labour 382 Soft Furnishings to Joshua Dixon and Phil Eastty. the doorstep, all over Warrington, *Graham Gowland, Liberal Curtains • Roman Blinds Labour also lost out in Penketh & residents were telling us they wanted Democrats 1019 Cuerdley where local independents change at the Council and this was Cushions • Tiebacks • Poles Joe Griffiths, Independent 239 Tracks • Valances • Pelmets won all three seats. reflected in the support residents gave Tim Martland, Liberal Democrats 895 Following a recount, the Tories to Conservative Candidates across Ian Pemberton, Conservatives 859 We design, make and fit to meet your made one gain in Birchwood where the Borough. Our team will now hold exact requirements. Cabinet member Judith Guthrie lost the Labour group to account. For free home visit or advice ring her seat to Tory Nigel Balding by just “I am pleased and proud that I Parish Council three votes! have retained my role as a Parish Lymm (North) Anne on 01925 754446 Commenting on her new Councillor on Lymm Parish Council *Bob Barr (LD) – 1571 votes www.sophiessoftfurnishings.co.uk Stephen Chadwick – 706 votes Kath Buckley with local MP Andy Carter. 4 www.lymmlife.co.uk June 2021 What’s On in conjunction with Lymm Parish Council Lymm Transport PLEASE CHECK ANY EVENTS LYMM WINE AND BEER CIRCLE BEFORE ATTENDING DUE TO 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8pm The Spread Eagle Hotel Day is back… with COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. Details: 01925 756444 LYMM PARISH COUNCIL LYMM CONCERT BAND Tuesday June 8th, 7:30pm Lymm Parish Hall Check www.lymmparishcouncil.gov.uk for Rehearsals every Thursday evening advance ticketing! details. United Reformed Church, 8pm. 7.30pm Lymm Village Hall Details: 01925 752934 SINCE its inception back in 2013 Lymm Historic Transport Day has grown to become the latest in a long list of annual events LYMM THURSDAY EVENING LYMM WI that marks out Lymm as a special place to live and to visit. BRIDGE CLUB Every second Wednesday, 2-4pm at Lymm Lymm Village Hall every Thursday 7pm Youth and Community Centre. Visitors So organisers were “Inevitably there will be a couple MAPLE LODGE ART GROUP welcome. delighted when, after the huge of changes” Field Manager, John Meet each Wednesday 9.00am - 11.30pm disappointment of last year, the Parry told us. “We are skipping the Oughtrington Community Centre, Lymm LYMM BOOK CLUB government roadmap offered the drive-in this year and we will not be Details: 01925 755126 Second Thursday of the month 7.30pm, possibility of Transport Day being Spread Eagle, Eagle Brow. Details 01925 staging any arena style events on ROTARY CLUB OF LYMM 752371 one of the first post-Step 4 events the field. But in their place we will Meets at Statham Lodge on the 2nd and 4th in the area. have a range of surprise attractions Wednesday each month for a Fellowship and a Business meeting respectively. 4LYMM VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION “It has certainly not been easy.” with the accent on family fun. Contact the Secretary 01925 758398 Meet every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm in the explained Event Director, Alan We feel sure that no-one will be Bridgewater Club, Whitbarrow Road. Williams. “The whole idea of going disappointed. It is going to be LOVING HEARTS & HANDS All welcome. Tel 01925 756378 for details. Knitting for charity at Lymm Methodist Church, ahead was reviewed thoroughly quite an emotional occasion as the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month.