December 2011 www.lymmlife.co.uk 1 2 www.lymmlife.co.uk December 2011 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Business Manager Tony Record THE festive season is almost upon us and many traders and community groups will be hoping to see plenty of local their waste paper ,by either taking Advertising residents shopping in the village and supporting the annual your litter home to your recycling bins Freephone Dickensian Festival. or using the bins around the village. 0800 955 5247 A lot of hard work has gone into streets around the area, is not full of Traders can also help by ensuring promoting the village this year and it vacant premises - which is indeed a the pavement outside their premises is Editorial is hoped late night and Sunday very positive sign. 01925 623630 kept in a clean and tidy manner as I opening will provide a much The limited free parking facility on am led to believe council street Email neeeded boost in the run up to Pepper Street has made it easier to cleaners are a rare site in the village [email protected] Christmas. park - but that is becoming over centre, especially at weekends. Special distinctive red posters are populated now - so the sooner a Finally I would like to take this Websites being displayed around the village by similar scheme can be implemented www.culchethlife.com the local businesses who have on the Davies Way car park - the opportunity of wishing all our readers www.frodshamlife.co.uk supported the Dickensian event and better. and advertisers a happy Christmas www.lymmlife.co.uk as always I would urge everyone to Meanwhile I have had reports of and a healthy and prosperous New www.warrington.tv support those who support the village. litter problems around the village Year. www.warrington- Lymm really does have a thriving centre, so with this in mind I would Thank you for your on going worldwide.co.uk village centre and unlike many high also urge everyone to be careful with support. Address Have you got a story? Send your news items and pictures to New Media Centre [email protected] or phone 01925 623630 Old Road Warrington WA4 1AT R + N STANHOPE Lymm Life is published monthly R + N STANHOPE by Orbit News Ltd. Coal and LogSupplies The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright Best Quality Coal and nothing may be reprinted Smokeless Fuel or reproduced without prior permission of the publishers. Logs Supplied in Bags and Bulk The publishers are not liable for Peat Bricks any statement made or opinion Open 7 Days expressed by third parties in this publication. Broomedge Farm Burford Lane, Lymm WA13 0SE Printed by TwentyFourSeven Tel/Fax: 752830 December 2011 www.lymmlife.co.uk 3 Affordable homes get the go-ahead ANGRY residents have lost a battle to block plans for 10 three- storey "affordable" homes on open land adjoining the Farmer's Arms pub at Lymm. Warrington borough council's the visual amenities of the area. planning committee has approved the Residents claimed erecting the fence application despite opposition from was a cynical and insulting act and that more than 40 residents who packed the land should be retained as a green, into the council chamber. community space. FOR Local councillors were divided on the Cllr Woodyatt said the original plan issue. Cllr Ian Marks and Cllr Peter for 17 dwellings would have been over- Powell backed the objectors but Cllr development of the site. She understood Sheila Woodyatt and Cllr Bob Barr the concerns of the residents but the Cllr Woodyatt Cllr Barr supported developers Great Places land was privately owned and there Housing Group. was nothing the council could do. If the OfQcers recommended the scheme plan was refused it would be replaced be approved - and councillors were by a less desirable one. warned that if they refused permission She believed the development would there would be an appeal which be a good one - the Qrst genuine would be likely to be successful and proposal for affordable homes in Lymm. result in costs being awarded against Cllr Barr said the only way the site the council. could be preserved as open land Cllr Marks said he supported the would be for someone to win the lottery principle of quality, affordable housing and buy it. The cost would be "millions". AGAINST but would prefer to see the site retained The committee voted to approve the as open land. scheme. Cllr Marks Cllr Powell Eight years ago, two separate plans to build houses or apartments on the site were refused on the grounds the development would have a damaging For ALL your plumbing effect on the open character of the requirements Sophies area and harmful impact on trees on the Whites Sports site. ROBERT KETTLE Soft Furnishings Warrington Market Soon after, a 6ft high fence was Curtains • Roman Blinds 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE around the land, despite neighbours PLUMBIG & HEATIG Cushions • Tiebacks • Poles Specialists in: protests that it was an eyesore. Tracks • Valances • Pelmets Darts, Bowls, Snooker, Air Guns, Planning ofQcers said it would be SERVICES For a fast, local service We design, make and fit to meet your Walking Sticks, Warrington Town difQcult to justify refusing consent on the exact requirements. Merchandise, Rugby, Cricket, Football grounds of loss of open space because No job too small • Competitive rates the site was fenced off and no longer Free estimates • Senior citizens discounts For free home visit or advice ring GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE making a positive contribution to the Home: 01925 756685 Anne on 01925 754446 Telephone/Fax: area. Mobile: 07789514087 www.sophiessoftfurnishings.co.uk In fact, the fence itself detracted from 01925 631531 4 www.lymmlife.co.uk December 2011 What’s On in conjunction with Lymm Parish Council December 12 MARKET LUNCHES LYMM & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Eagle Brow Methodist Church ‘The Stanleys of Alderley’ - Clare Pye. 3rd Thursday in the month Lymm Village Hall, 8pm. Light lunches 12 noon till 2pm. All procceds to Bell restored to Visitors always welcome Age UK and YMCA Room at The Inn More info Lynne Smith 01925 756776 LYMM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB former glory December 13 St Mary’s Church Hall LYMM PARISH COUNCIL Second and fourth Fridays (Sept - May) FORMER pupils of the old Lymm Parish Hall 7.30pm 7.30pm. Details: 753853 primary school which now is LYMM BAPTIST CHURCH FOYER home to the revamped LUNCHES LYMM LIONS GROUP Oughtrington Community Higher Lane. Mondays (during term time). Centre heard their old school Meet: Bridgewater Club, Lymm 12 noon to 1.15pm. £2.50 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. 8pm bell ring for the Frst time in Contact: 0845 833 5729 LYMM JUBILEE GARDENING CLUB more than 40 years at a who have contributed to the fund- Meet Third Wednesday of the month raising work. LYMM THURSDAY EVENING Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Lane. 7.30pm special ‘blessing.’ BRIDGE CLUB Visitors welcome. £2 includes tea and cake The old bell which once hung at the The bell was originally taken down Lymm Village Hall every Thursday 7pm LYMM FLORAL ART GROUP by former local councillor Dennis school has been returned to pride of Thomason when the community centre MAPLE LODGE ART GROUP Lymm Village Hall place and was rung for the Jrst time Meet each Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm Third Monday of the month (except August) took the building over from Cheshire Maple Lodge Guide HQ, Pepper St, Lymm at 7.30pm) in 40 years at a special event to thank Council back in the 1970s. Details: 01925 755126 LYMM ORNITHOLOGY GROUP those who have supported fund- Funding from WREN and ROTARY CLUB OF LYMM Lymm Village Hall, 7.45pm for 8pm, raising for the community facility. Biffaward helped fund a the new roof Every Wednesday at Statham Lodge Hotel Last Friday in the month (ex June & July). Father Michael Burgess from the Guest speaker, Slide Show, Refreshments. on the building. The idea to do a 7.15pm for 7.30pm Visitors welcome. First visit FREE. nearby St Peter's Church was on blessing was to allow some of the Contact the secretary 01925 650189 Also field trips. Details: lymmog.co.uk hand to perform a special blessing luncheon club attendees to hear the LOVING HANDS LYMM WINE AND BEER CIRCLE ceremony to mark the occasion. bell for the Jrst time since they Knitting for charity at Lymm Methodist Church, Every 4th Wednesday, 8pm He was joined by Luncheon Club attended the school. 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. Lymm Royal British Legion Club. members, local dignitaries and those 1.30pm - 3pm. Details: 01925 823614 Details: 01925 756085 Playgroup Christmas fair LYMM Village Hall Playgroup is to hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday November 26 from 2- 4pm at the Village Hall, Pepper Street. 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