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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Business Manager WELL the High School uniform article last month certainly generated Tony Record plenty of feedback – probably more than any single issue since Lymm Life Advertising was launched 10 years ago! Freephone It is clear there are those for and with a parking ticket! worldwide.co.uk 0800 955 5247 against the introduction of a new To help market the free parking If you want to ensure you pick up uniform – and now that the school has facility Lymm Life is being delivered next month's edition it is available from Editorial decided to phase the new uniforms in door to door in outlying areas and on most village shops, local newsagents, 01925 623630 over the next three years it is hopefully new housing estates – so if this is your Garden Centre, Lymm an area of compromise and now Orst experience of the magazine we Leisure Centre and Rushgreen Service Email everyone can move forward and [email protected] hope you enjoy it. Station to name but a few. concentrate on the important issues at Feedback positive or negative is So make sure you support you local Websites stake – the education of our young welcome and you can email me businesses and you get a free www.culchethlife.com people. directly at garys@warrington- magazine as part of the bargain! For those youngsters who www.frodshamlife.co.uk orchestrated the anti-new uniform www.lymmlife.co.uk campaign congratulations on the way www..tv you got your message across and to Open garden www.warrington- ensure a balanced view we have MORE than £492 was raised by an Open Garden Evening organised by worldwide.co.uk reported the view of the Head Teacher Cancer Research UK Lymm Committee. and school governors this month, Address Members and guests enjoyed visiting the garden of Janet Bashforth, of giving equal prominence. Lymm, during a warm evening. She was thanked for the event by the New Media Centre To the few of you who accused me committee. Old Road Warrington of unbalanced reporting you clearly WA4 1AT didn't read my Editor's Comment properly – and any way hopefully the Lymm Life is published monthly channels of communication between Land Builders R + N STANHOPE by Orbit News Ltd. the school and the local media is now working loud and clear. & Coal and LogSupplies The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright Meanwhile the next hot topic is the Property Repairs Ltd Best Quality Coal new pay and display facility on the and nothing may be reprinted Smokeless Fuel or reproduced without prior Pepper Street car park, which already General Building Logs Supplied in Bags and Bulk permission of the publishers. appears to have improved the situation Extensions The publishers are not liable for for shoppers visiting the village centre. Peat Bricks any statement made or opinion This month we have teamed up with Alterations Open 7 Days expressed by third parties in this the local Traders Association to help Woodbine Road, Lymm publication. Broomedge Farm promote the new facility, which allows Tel/Fax: 01925 756265 Printed by TwentyFourSeven free parking for up to two hours – but Burford Lane, Lymm WA13 0SE don't forget you still need to get a ticket Mob: 07810 710210 from the machine or you will end up Email: [email protected] Tel/Fax: 752830 August 2009 www.lymmlife.co.uk 3 New uniforms to be phased in Sophies Soft Furnishings CONTROVERSIAL new school uniforms are to be phased in at Lymm High School over the next three years. Custom made curtains, school uniform had been discussed cushions, roman blinds etc Despite threats by some pupils and Choose from our range of fabrics parents to boycott new uniforms head for several years. or supply your own teacher Angela Walsh (pictured right) On taking up her post last and the school governors are pressing September, Miss Walsh was asked to For free home visit or advice ring ahead with the proposals, starting review uniform as one of the concerns Anne on 01925 754446 with new Year 7’s this September. that governors felt needed action. A www.sophiessoftfurnishings.co.uk Following a poll of the 2,000 pupils questionnaire was sent to all parents at the school, of which 1,151 voted, and carers asking them what areas of 3 Holly Bank, Cherry Lane, Lymm the vast majority (911) voted in favour the school they felt were of concern; of a blazer and tartan skirt. the vast majority mentioned uniform as The decision to introduce the new an area that needed reviewing. uniforms sparked much debate, with The Ove Heads of Hall responsible many parents and pupils opposed to for the implementation of school September 2010 Years 7, 8, 9 and any changes – claiming lack of uniform policy were united in their 10 will all wear the new uniform and consultation and poor timing in the views that there was too much choice in September 2011 all students will middle of a recession. allowed to pupils. be wearing the same. This phasing Dozens of comments were left on Consultation regarding uniform process will ensure that replacement the Lymm Life website. had been ongoing in various forms costs are kept as low as possible and Explaining the decision to for at least seven years. On starting a allow current students to get a introduce new uniforms Miss Walsh full review last September a variety of reasonable amount of wear from their said: "There have been many solutions were sought and research uniforms. concerns about the standard and was carried out into sourcing a The new uniform will be a black presentation of our uniform for many bespoke skirt to go with the current and blazer with black and years. As a school we have decided blazer. From this research it became skirt. Alongside this change the school to do something clear that an ideal solution would is also reviewing, at the request of about it. At the need to be designed from scratch. parents, school policy on jewellery, same time this Once a detailed proposal had make up and shoes. also gives us an been identiOed the full process of Rachel Frith, one of the pupils who opportunity to consultation began with opinions helped organise a protest petition Sports review our public sought via letter, a meeting for parents featured in last month's Lymm Life Warrington Market identity to ensure and a blog site. said: "I'm pleased to hear about the 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE that it rePects our The new school uniform will be transition period. It's a shame it has Specialists in: position as a suc- phased in over three years. The new taken so long for our views to have Darts, Bowls, Snooker, Air Guns, cessful school." Year 7s will be the Orst to wear the been taken into consideration. Walking Sticks, Warrington Town In a joint uniform this September, with all other Perhaps now we can focus on the Merchandise, Rugby, Cricket, Football statement,chair- pupils retaining the current one. more positive aspects of the change man of governors During the next academic year, Year and how it is going to help improve GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 11 will be involved in designing a David Jones and the school. I'm glad that Lymm High Telephone/Fax: Miss Walsh said Sixth Form uniform to be brought in for School has lived up to its old motto of the topic of Year 12 in September 2010. In ‘working together to achieve success’. 01925 631531 4 www.lymmlife.co.uk August 2009 What’s On Former council chairman in Lymm in association with LYMM PARISH COUNCIL to run for the blind August 11 A FORMER chairman of Lymm Parish Council is to run in three races to raise LYMM PARISH COUNCIL money for charities supporting blind and partially sighted people. NO MEETING John Bamforth will run in the aids, social events and much more. LYMM LIONS GROUP Birchwood 10K in August, the She looks forward to her weekly visits Meet: Bridgewater Club, Lymm Warrington Half Marathon in to Museum Street to meet up with her 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. 8pm October and the London Marathon friends, have a nice lunch, get Contact: 0845 833 5729 next April. entertainment and be driven home by LYMM THURSDAY EVENING BRIDGE CLUB The Orst two are to raise monies for one of the volunteers. Lymm Village Hall every Thursday 7pm the Warrington Society for the Blind, "My mother is coming up to 90 MAPLE LODGE ART GROUP based in Museum Street, which is next birthday and I will be 60, so we Meet each Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm trying to raise enough to move to new thought this was a great way to Liam signs up Maple Lodge Guide HQ, Pepper St, Lymm Details: 01925 755126 and improved premises. celebrate these milestones in our Money raised through sponsorship lives." for soccer ROTARY CLUB OF LYMM from the London Marathon will go to Mr Bamforth's wife, Margaret, will Meet every Wednesday at Statham Lodge Hotel A LYMM teenager has achieved 7.15pm for 7.45pm the Royal National Institute for the do the Birchwood 10K with him, one Contact the secretary 01925 755757 Blind. of his sons, Joseph, will run the his dream by being signed by a Mr Bamforth said: "My mother Warrington half marathon with him professional football club. LOVING HANDS Liam Shipton, 16, of Knitting for charity at Lymm Methodist Church, became severely visually impaired and his nephew Peter is coming over 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. very shortly after my father died, three from San Francisco to run the London Oughtrington Crescent, has a 1.30pm - 3pm. Details: 01925 823614. years ago. Marathon with him. two year contract with Square Conference side MARKET LUNCHES "The RNIB and the local team in Mr Bamforth added: "I am hoping Eagle Brow Methodist Church Warrington have done a great job for to raise over £2000 through Wrexham. As part of the deal he 3rd Thursday in the month her, providing companionship, visual sponsorship." will study for one and a half days Light lunches 12 noon till 2pm a week at a college in Mold for All procceds to Opening Doors Charity, Warrington In addition to his work for the parish council, Mr Bamforth was a BTEC in Sport. LYMM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Liam, a former pupil of Lymm St Mary’s Church Hall chairman of 4th Lymm Scout Group, vice-chairman of Cherry Tree Primary High School, previously played Second and fourth Fridays (Sept - May) 7.30pm for the school and for Woolston Details: 753853 Schools and organiser of the junior Rovers. LYMM YC and youth sections at Lymm His dad Dave, who teaches Bridgewater Street, Monday 7 - 9.30pm Oughtrington Park Cricket Club Details: 754114 karate at the school, said: "It is where he is still a vice president. fantastic news that he has been LYMM BAPTIST CHURCH DROP-LUNCH Donations to RNIB for the marathon signed. Higher Lane. Mondays (during term time). can be made at www.just 12 noon to 1.15pm. £2.50 "We have been trailing round giving.com/John-Bamforth and to the football academies, anyone wanting to support the Non-profit making community organisations who Liverpool, Everton, United etc, would like to feature in the Warrington Centre for the Blind can What’s On Column since he was seven. All his hard contact Mr Bamforth on 07795 should contact Lymm Life on work has paid off and we are all 831044 or johnbamforth@ pleased for him." 01925 631592 btinternet.com

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New ladies circle A NEW women's group forming in Lymm promises activities ranging from fundraising and socialising to skiing and canoeing. Lesley Campbell is setting up a new Ladies Circle group in Lymm and is looking for members to join. She said: "Ladies Circle is for women aged between 18 and 45 years who want to have fun, socialise, make new friends and do some fundraising! "Circles get up to all sorts of activities including wine tasting, BBQs, canoeing, bowling, Chill Factor (skiing), the races, Go Ape, theatre trips and nights out. As well as all this, they also have fun raising money for local charities and community groups." Anyone interested in Hnding out more can email [email protected] or visit the new website at www.lymmladiescircle.co.uk

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THE 10th annual Lymm Festival has been hailed a great success by organisers. Appropriately for the 10th Anniversary of the Lymm Festival, the sun shone for most of the week, enhancing the special atmosphere that seems to settle over the community and allowing all the outdoor activities to go on unhindered by rain. The Street Fun and Food Fest started the 10-day programme, and the area in the centre of the village was packed with all ages, enjoying the food on offer from local traders, and the entertainment provided by the Lymm Samba Band, Ringheye and Earl of Stamford Morris Dancers and Sarah Sexton feeds Peter Powell at the Food Fest Artizani street theatre. There were gasps of amazement as the Big Picture, painted in panels by a whole team of individuals, was Community centre celebrates unveiled revealing a copy of the Lymm Life Editor Gary Skentelbery and bizarre portrait of The Emperor Rudolf Art in the Garden oraganiser Su Williams 2nd of Sweden created out of fruit with the Tin Man. 30th anniversary with new wing! and vegetables! donations from the entrance fees for The excellent start for the Festival Art in the Garden. Local scout troops, was carried through the rest of the the Air Training Corps and St John's week with the majority of the 55 plus Ambulance will also beneHt from events being well attended by donations as acknowledgement of enthusiastic audiences. Several events their vital roles during the Festival. were sold out, or near to capacity The Festival were particularly proud and the mixture of music, visual art, of the specially commissioned piece spoken word, comedy, dance, of music for the Lymm High School environmental and heritage events brass band, and it was given a gave a broad choice for all tastes. wonderfully lively world premiere in The Art in the Garden exhibition, the presence of the composer Lucy opened by Lymm Life Editor Gary Pankhurst at the school's summer Skentelbery, attracted more visitors concert, held for the Hrst time during than ever, who wandered in the the festival. Lucy was most impressed sunshine around the canal-side venue, by the standard of playing. "It is great admiring the art works produced by to see such a large and enthusiastic individuals, both professional and group of brass players at a school, amateur, and also the many pieces and their playing of 'Festival Special' which were the result of workshops was excellent!" Enid Wrigley School of Dance presented a cheque to the centre. Pictured are back and groups. The Tin Man was a star "A rough statistical calculation row centre, Enid and Margot, present the cheque to chairman Andrew Wilson. exhibit, having been made by made before the formal Hgures are Brownies from High Legh in a known shows that during the 10-day CELEBRATIONS were held to mark the 30th birthday of Oughtrington workshop led by Venture Arts from Community Centre and the of1cial opening of its newly-built West Wing. period of the Festival there were Manchester. After a stroll around most around 9000 attendances at, or Guests enjoyed a buffet lunch, the centre. visitors then indulged in some participators in events," said Honor entertainment and presentations. Enid Wrigley presented a delicious cakes and drinks provided Giles, the Festival Director, "and as Later the public were invited to look cheque to the centre for £1,772 by a team of volunteers from various Lymm has a population of between around the refurbished building. part of the proceeds raised from a charities. 10 and 11 thousand people, that is a Town Crier Peter Powell started show in March. A plaque to mark As always, many of the events statistic to be very proud of! Because the formalities, chaired by founder the ofHcial opening of the during the Festival raised money for of the recession, it has been a tough member Duncan Scott. refurbished west end of the building, various charities, including St Rocco's year to mount a Festival of this size, Dr Scott talked about the centre's was unveiled by new chairman of (the Open Gardens), SOS Children's but it has been extremely heartening history and how the work was the centre Andrew Wilson. Villages (The local history walks), to Hnd that, generally speaking, the performed by volunteers. He He was accompanied by Jessie's Fund (Young Music Makers) community support has made it all thanked organisations and members of user groups Mrs and several charities will beneHt from worth while." individuals who had given grants Sheldon (luncheon club), Sean towards the project and helped Davenport (Scouts), Anna Simms raise funds. and Ellen Thomas (Brownies), Youngsters from Enid Wrigley's Megan Thomas (dance school) School of Dance performed, and a Sophie Hughes, Jamie Ross and piece of commemorative art work Will Simms (pre-school) and Richard by pre-school children was given to Pearce (orchard group).

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ew centre chairman Andrew Wilson unveils the plaque watched by user group members. can bee seen on page 18 August 2009 www.lymmlife.co.uk 13 Lymm Village Shopping just got easier! New Shoppers Car Park 2 Hours FREE parking for shoppers Pepper Street Pay and Display Car Park next to Lloyds TSB

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SHOPPING in Lymm village centre has just got easer - thanks to the introduction of pay and display parking on the Pepper Street car park. The new system was introduced at the beginning of July and so far the effects have been positive. Traders have been campaigning for many years for improved car parking facilities - and it is hoped the new pay and display system, which allows two hours free parking for shoppers, will go a long way to improving trade for local businesses. Lymm Traders Association has been formed and is now working to help promote the new parking facilities - including supporting this feature in Lymm Life which is being delivered door-to-door to homes throughout the area. Phil Sexton, Chairman of the Lymm Trader's Association said: "The initial impression of the Pay and Display parking in the village centre is very positive. "Many customers are commenting on the fact they can now come in to the village and Gnd a parking space on the shoppers WILLIAM H. LILL + Co. car park at any time of the day. Yourlocal solicitor "There also appears to be more people around, especially in the specialising in:- afternoon and trade is also showing positive signs." Conveyancing Wills & Probate Gill Hertzog (pictured left), proprietor of Xross Interiors, Accident & Personal Injuries situated on the corner of Pepper Street, is delighted with the new Divorce & Family Law parking arrangements. "The parking situation has improved since A friendly service for all your legal needs

Telephone: 753170 / 755668 9 The Cross, Lymm WA13 0NY Lymm Traders – Working together 2009 August 2009 www.lymmlife.co.uk 15 Shopping just got easier! the introduction of the pay and display. “The two hours free parking is good because it means people can come and do their shopping and park more easily. "Hopefully it will help boost trade in the village centre and attract more people." Lymm Life editor Gary Skentelbery said: "It used to be a nightmare coming into the village to cover a local event or to see a client. "But now with the pay and display parking I can park easily without the fear of a parking ticket, although it is clearly important to remember to get your free ticket for the two hour period, or the chances are you will get a parking ticket!"

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Arches on Eagle Brow provides footwear for all occasions at a reasonable price in a relaxing atmosphere with old fashioned Edgar Art & Framing is a small art gallery service. and bespoke picture framing workshop located in the Cross Courtyard (near The Sarah & Anthony, owners of The Sweet Shop SUMMER HAS ARRIVED! Terrace bistro, underneath Ridgeway on Eagle Brow hope that stepping in their Holster jelly wedges have arrived too! Residential). They also sell greetings cards, shop will be like stepping back into the MID SEASON SALE - Lelli Kellys 20% locally hand-made and specialist jewellery nineteenth century. off, Ricosta Childrens' shoes 33% off, from around the world, a range of affordable From the old fashioned frontage to the black reductions on several selected shoes, sandals gifts and pottery. and white tiled Hoor, mahogany counter and and bags. of course the shelves upon shelves of Graham Edgar is also a professional artist confectionary Glled jars, it is everything a Visit the new website who recently had an exhibition of unique sweet shop should be. Name any of your old www.archesshoesbags.co.uk paintings of Lymm (as featured in Lymm favourite sweet treats and chances are they Life ). They have been in business for almost will stock them or if not they will do their best 2 years and are becoming increasingly well to Gnd them. known to more and more local people. Perhaps your favourites are are the in The Sweet Shop's Top 3 - No3: Uncle Joe's Mint Lymm Balls, the undisputed king of the sweet world, New opticians No2: Pear Drops, another boiled sweet favourite with a smell very similar to the Electric opens in village modern day marker pen! - and at No1: The Lymm Electric and Hardware now has a full humble Strawberry Bonbon, dusted, pink range of hardware supplies, electrical goods and very morerish. and small electrical repairs/vac repairs and For more information visit their website servicing and also NIC/EIC resistered at www.thesweetshopinlymm.co.uk electricians for domestic/commercial and industrial jobs.

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To celebrate the launch of free parking in the Town Crier Peter Powell was on hand to village Xross Interiors is offering 10 per cent ofGcially open Adcott Opticians in Lymm Sextons of Lymm was established in 1969 off all stock. village centre in a prime location next door to and is now owned and run by Philip Sexton, The business has been established for over 10 Spar. the Gfth generation to continue in the bakery years in the village centre offering Hooring, trade, and his wife Sara Sexton. Owned by Optometrists Debbie and Steven window dressing, wall covering and those all Adcott, the family business brings a wealth of Philip has tried to maintain the high important Gnishing touches. eye examination experience to the village. standards set by his father Sydney, and has Their aim is to help create a unique look for They are joined by their daughter Jennifer always believed in moving with the times, your home through the personal, friendly and the team is completed by Sylvia who is innovating whilst maintaining traditional service they offer. They will provide you with well known by most Lymm residents from her values in product and service. inspiration and advice in order to give you days as receptionist at Bastows Opticians. As well as calling in at the premises in the that exclusive look. They specialise in creating There are frames to suit everyone from the village centre for freshly made sandwiches, stylish and unique, curtain designs, bespoke high fashion top brands to budget and NHS. morning coffees, afternoon teas you can order blinds, soft furnishings and accessories; Adcott Opticians are Varilux specialists and your food online at the bakery's website Coupled with luxurious Hooring solutions in are using latest technology lenses. www.sextonsbakery.co.uk carpets and vinyl’s.

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Eliza Cripps aged 4 (left) and Rebecca Whitehead aged 3 enjoy ice cream cones. Barbecuing burgers and sausage for the Lymm Food Fest from left, Sophie Hopkinson, Will Meldrum and Steve Derry at the Hopkinson's Butchers stall.

Kiera Rowe Lymm Food (left) and Rowena Buckley enjoying some Oriental Cuisine. Festival Sahib Indian restaurant

Bhajis Indian restaurant The Chilli Club Flavour's Turkish cuisine Augustugust 20092009 www.lymmlife.co.ukwww.lymmlife.co.uk 1919 Village prepares to turn back the clock LYMM's annual RushbearingFestival which dates back to medieval times is set to take place on Sunday August 9, leaving Pepper Street at 4pm. The festival, which originates from Ioors just before harvest to symbolise a medieval times when carts of rushes healthy crop. made their way to the church for use as At one time, Rushbearing Day was Ioor covering, is still proving a huge virtually a Bank Holiday in Lymm, with local attraction. shops and ofHces closing. Bullrushes and garlands were But in more recent years it has paraded through the village as part of always been held on a Sunday. the festival. Lymm town crier Peter Any one who requires more Powell will start the proceedings. information on the event or would like Rushbearing symbolised a procedure to get involved can contact event of changing rushes used on the church organiser Chris Limb on 755649

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A LYMM couple who celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary were pleased to receive a congratulations card from The Queen. Johanne Parry, 85, and her couple were soon married. husband Richard, 95, were married She said: "We got to know each 60 years ago at the former Lymm other really well by writing letters." Congregational Church, now the Mr Parry was cashier at Thames United Reformed Church. Board and Mrs Parry was a They celebrated with family and seamstress at Chaigley School in friends at Oughtrington Luncheon Thelwall. Club with a meal, party and singing The couple have one daughter from locally nursery school children. Mrs Parry was born and lived in a Marie Louise and two grandchildren small village in the county of Hanover Helen and Colin. Mrs Parry said in Germany. Her husband was Colin went to visit her brother in her serving nearby as a Quartermaster home town in Germany, and decided Sergeant in the Army. to live there as he liked the area. They met in a nearby town in Mrs Parry said: "We have been 1946, and he asked her out to a very happy. My husband has not dance. When he returned to changed since we met. they continued to write to each other, "We are always nice to each other, and he proposed in 1949 and the and that is important." Building society expands into village LYMM has been included in an & Co advised that it will be a very expansion programme aimed at a happy mix as Banner & Co’s business return to traditional investment values model is based around providing by one of the country’s truly professional, friendly independent independent mutuals. estate and letting agency services, The Manchester Building Society which coupled with an excellent has teamed up with Banner & Co, a reputation Ots in nicely with the Orm of independent estate and letting traditional values of the Manchester agents to provide ISAs and traditional Building Society. saving accounts – in a new wave of For more details of the new service, satellite ofOces in a one- to two-hour contact Linda, Jon, Hazel or Pauline travel time from Manchester. at Banner & Co on 01925 753636. Graham Alexander, business relationship manager for the Manchester Building Society feels that during the credit crunch is just the right time to make this move with the "ofOcial" launch of the agency at the estate agent's Eagle Brow ofOces. Due to the economic climate, building societies can play a very important part in regaining people’s trust in Onancial institutions and savers historically have faith in building societies and because of the Onancial situation, a number have regrettably merged. Deposits and withdrawals can only be made by cheque as the agency does not handle cash, and eventually the Manchester Building Society would like to see some of that investment returned to the area in the form of mortgages for Orst-time buyers. Linda Garrido, a director of Banner Augustugust 20092009 www.lymmlife.co.ukwww.lymmlife.co.uk 2121

L to R Mark Durden-Smith, Chris aylor, Kate aylor, Gina aylor, Martin Lee and Tony aylor. Local family win small hotel of the year award

LYMM family the Naylors and current owners of Peckforton Castle were extremely pleased and proud of their recent award at the Visit Chester and Cheshire presentation evening when they were announced winners of the Small Hotel of the Year category. Up against some very serious Peckforton will automatically qualify competition in a highly contested for the England's Northwest Tourism category, the success made the win Awards, organised by the NWDA later even sweeter for them. this year and if successful at the regional As presenter Mark Durden-Smith level, could take their place in the Enjoy said: "Excellence in all areas is England Awards for Excellence. essential for a business not only to Visit Chester & Cheshire Chairman survive but to thrive in these trying Mike Cooksley said: "Standards have economic times." been higher than ever this year and The family recognise the contribution judging proved extremely dif1cult! and commitment made by their staff There's clearly a growing awareness over the past year, helping to build throughout our visitor economy of the Peckforton Castle's reputation to such a importance of quality and innovation, standard to win such a prestigious and that has been re2ected by all this award. year's winners." 22 wwww.lymmlife.co.ukww.lymmlife.co.uk A Augustugust 2 2009009 ss DomesticBli Housekeeping Services Ltd 2 Church Road, Lymm. Cheshire WA13 0QH Email: [email protected] www.domesticblissagency.co.uk

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September deadline Ken and Joyce say farewell August 4

STAFF and customers said The couple have retired to a fond farewell to Ken North Wales. Deakin and his wife, Ken, who previously worked Joyce, when they retired in the chemical industry in from Burnett's Premier Warrington, has lived all his life store in Higher Lane, in Lymm and was extremely well Lymm. known. Ken had worked at the busy It was his proud boast that shop for 13 years and Joyce - who almost every month he knew had previously worked at whoever was featured on the Dobson's newsagents in the village cover of Lymm Life! centre - had worked alongside him Proprietors Jim and Cheryl Burnett for the last couple of years. make a farewell presentation

Painting has new Venue! RESIDENTS from Cotebrook Home presented a special painting witha musical theme to The Venue owners Alley Clarke and Paul Lockett, AKA 2's Company. Alley, who is also Chairman of Cotebrook Committee, was delighted to receive the painting which 8ts in with the theme of The Venue which provides an ‘open mic’night on Tuesdays where local residents can perform. Meanwhile 2's Company have regularly played their guitars for the Cotebrook residents on various social occasions, inspiring them to create the painting which now hangs in pride of place. As well as providing a venue for music the wine bar also caters for private functions including christenings and birthday parties. 24 wwww.lymmlife.co.ukww.lymmlife.co.uk A Augustugust 2 2009009 SandS Travel

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(T2/10) THE funeral has taken place of (G10/09) CUSTOM-MADE curtains and loose covers. All Michael Bernard Johnson at St accessories supplied and fitted. Made-to- RT ALLERY Peter's Church, Lymm. A G BUILDING SERVICES measure blinds. Our fabric or yours. Tel: Orchard Mr Johnson, aged 49, of Rushes STUDIO ART GALLERY Beautiful Paintings Soft Furnishings 01925 756388. (T5/10) Meadow, Lymm, died tragically from Stunning Glass, Pet Portraits, Murals, Sculpture, Unique Gifts. Original pieces that CARPET CLEANING a heart attack while jogging in Lymm appeal to all tastes and budgets. FREE coffee. on June 7. Call 01925 444909 www.studioart A1 STAINBUSTERS: Fully guaranteed carpet and online.co.uk (T3/10) upholstery deep dry cleaning. Clean & dry in only He leaves a wife Sylvia, Cve ONE hour. Quotes for both commercial and children Charlotte, Amelia, Nathan, domestic. Contact the Local expert John Latham BATHROOMS Ryan and Timothy, and Cve on 01925 205210 or 07765 314080 (J10/09) grandchildren. CLEANERS UK LTD. Carpet and upholstery cleaning specialist. Est 20 years. Beautifully deep Funeral arrangements were by John cleaned, fresh smelling, colour restored carpets and Burrows and Sons of Lymm. sofas. The best methods (dry/steam ) providing the perfect clean for your home. Call Neil Riley 01925 264989 / 07831 336060. (J8/09) Stephen Paul CENTRAL HEATING ACORN HOME HEATING. Installers since 1987. Sproats (J8/09) Replacement boilers, sealed systems. Repairs and BG BUILDING & MAINTENANCE. Pointing, maintenance. Corgi registered and ACG THE funeral has taken place of flagging, patios. Time served, experienced certified. Full written quotation and guarantee. Tel: 01925 450786 (T2/10) Stephen Paul (Sam) Sproats, aged bricklayer. Over 30 years experience. CSCS card holder. No job too small. Tel 01925 756829, CORGI REGISTERED GAS ENGINEER. AndyGas 46, of Northway, Statham, who mobile: 07707 420 418 (P11/09) of Lymm, specialist in: Boiler upgrades, servicing, died in Warrington Hospital on June BRICKLAYER AVAILABLE for garden walls, repairs to all domestic heating and gas 2. pointing etc. Tel: 01925 755441 Mobile: 07966 appliances. Professional service. Tel Andy on: Mr Sproats, son of Jean and the (G6/09) 491624 (J11/09) 07753 838129 or 01925 753712 . (J4/10) late Patrick Sproats, was a keen Manchester United fan and enjoyed his garden. He worked for Rail Track until he had his Crst stroke at the age of 32. Cricket club is 125 not out! He leaves many relatives including his mother, brother, sister, two LYMM Oughtrington Park Cricket Club, celebrating its 125th nephews and two nieces. anniversary this year, invited former players to return to play Funeral arrangements were by John a present-day XI at the annual ‘President's Day’ which rounded Burrows and Sons of Lymm. off a week-long cricket festival. The ‘Old Boys XI’ put up a spirited statistics and photographs by performance against their younger president John Pye and former player Doreen Moorcroft counterparts, restricting them to 198- Chris Bone. 9, Chris Ray 48 and with veterans Lymm Oughtrington Park started as THE funeral has taken place of Mrs Norman Jackson taking 3-24, Julian St Peter's Oughtrington and was Doreen Moorcroft (nee Shaw), of Knowles 1-14 and Mike Cullen 3-33. founded by the then vicar, the Albany Road, Lymm, who died on The Old Boys replied with 167-9, appropriately named Rev WG May 31, aged 80, in Warrington with Martin Boffey hitting a swift 60 Knocker! It was largely under the Hospital after a long illness. not out to be named man-of-the- inDuence of the Dewhurst family, who Mrs Moorcroft worked at match. lived at Oughtrington Hall. During, President's Day, a specially Over the years a number of famous Hodgkinsons, Warrington, during the commissioned watercolour was cricketers have played on the ground, Second World War. She had many unveiled in the pavilion to mark the including the Lancashire and England Life member and former groundsman friends in Australia and the USA and occasion. batsman J.T. Tyldesley, who scored David Jackson unveiling the painting, enjoyed nature and the countryside. The club has also published a new 73 centuries in his career but could watched by chairman Paul Henbrey. She is survived by a son David. history entitled ‘125 not out’ which only manage 11 against LOP! The funeral was at Grappenhall gives a fascinating glimpse of cricket The Pakistani Test player Hanif The club history – which includes Church. at Oughtrington Park from 1884 to Mohammed did rather better when comprehensive statistics – is available Funeral arrangements were by John the present day. It has been edited by he visited in 1958 and scored 105 from Bob on 01925 753003 or Burrows and Sons of Lymm. former chairman Bob Dougall, with and took Cve wickets for 22 runs. email [email protected]

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