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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising IT is hard to believe we are hurtling We could be out of Europe and/ James Balme towards another Christmas, with or heading towards a general Telephone Lymm Dickensian Day looming on election. 01925 631592 Finally on a more positive note I the horizon on Saturday December Whatever happens life will would like to congratulate Suzette Editorial 14th. hopefully go on pretty much as Pulman and the team at Lymm 01925 623633 Organisers are this year normal for the vast majority of us. Osteopathic Practice on their 40th appealing to traders and local I gave up losing any sleep on anniversary – a fantastic milestone Email residents to enter into the spirit Brexit a long time ago as whatever [email protected] for a local business. of the occasion (see page 14) by I say or do will have no impact on These small businesses in our Websites dressing up in period costume – this the final outcome. village are the lifeblood of our www.lymmlife.co.uk is something we hope will be well All I know is a lot of time and community and we should shop www.culchethlife.com supported. effort has been spent on trying to local and support them as often as www.frodshamlife.co.uk Volunteers put a lot of time and resolve an issue which has literally we can. www.- effort into organising this annual split the country almost right down Also a big thank you to Suzette worldwide.co.uk event with the aim of boosting the middle. for placing her advertising faith in www.warrington.tv trade in the village in the run up to My one hope for the future is that Lymm Life over the years. Address Christmas. once it has all been resolved we New Media Centre It also provides a fantastic can all move forward in a positive Deadline for the Old Road Warrington opportunity for local community way. December issue of WA4 1AT groups to showcase their activities There has certainly been far too and do some fund-raising. much negativity in the air for the Lymm Life NPrior & J to Stanhope that who knows Ad 01/10/2019what is past 14:18 three years Page and 1 it is time to is October 29 on the horizon. move on.

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ENVIRONMENTAL enthusiasts can achieve, live demonstrations aged 3-83 joined forces in Lymm to and activities for families took place take part in World Clean Up Day. at the Lymm Youth and Community It was part of the launch of Centre recently. Lymm’s bid to become part of a Sarah Buglin, who runs local growing number of communities baby classes said: “I’ve always accredited as “Plastic Free” through the environmental charity Surfers been interested in environmental Against Sewage. issues. I’ve brought Leo (age 4) Plastic Free Lymm volunteers along today, it’s a really great way organised the meet- up in the hope to get involved with the community that their action would inspire local and show that everyone can make people to think about how they can a difference”. keep Lymm – and the rest of the Gaelle White, local mum and planet – clean. event organiser said: “In Plastic Their message was: “The vast Free Lymm we’re really passionate majority of litter in the village is about helping people to make from single use plastic items – disposable cutlery, sweet wrappers small changes to cut their waste. or cigarette butts. It doesn’t need to be difficult, and “While most people might not you can even save some money think that litter inland in a place like along the way – there’s no excuse Lymm could affect the ocean, every for single use! I’m really excited day eight million pieces of plastic about our launch event – it’s going pollution end up in the sea. to be a great day out.’ Wildlife “Litter washes into drains and Sophies waterways, and ultimately reaches the oceans threatening wildlife and Soft Furnishings ending up in our food with 1-3 fish caught for human consumption Curtains • Roman Blinds now found to contain plastic.” Cushions • Tiebacks • Poles Organisers want to help people Tracks • Valances • Pelmets in Lymm to take steps to reduce the We design, make and fit to meet your amount of single use plastics they exact requirements. are using in their everyday life. A launch event with information For free home visit or advice ring about plastic waste and the Plastic Anne on 01925 754446 Free Lymm project, ideas for easy plastic free swaps that everyone www.sophiessoftfurnishings.co.uk Lymm Osteopathic Practice Established 1979 SUZETTE PULMAN, N.D. M.R.N. D.O. Registered Naturopath & Osteopath DARREN HAYWARD, B.Sc. (Ost) Registered Osteopath

We are both registered with The General Osteopathic Council (G.O.Sc.) Open Monday to Saturday Tel: 01925 752264 The Rise, 16 Grammar School Road, Lymm WA13 0BQ (Easy Access Road Parking) Registered with all major insurance companies 4 www.lymmlife.co.uk November 2019 What’s On Lymm Panto takes in conjunction with Lymm Parish Council November 11 LYMM CONCERT BAND LYMM HISTORY SOCIETY Rehearsals every Thursday evening Salt and subsidence in on Bavarian United Reformed Church, 8pm. The Village Hall, Pepper Street, Lymm, 8pm Details: 01925 752934 Members £1, Non-members £3 All Welcome LYMM WI Every second Wednesday, 2-4pm at Lymm November 12 monster theme LYMM PARISH COUNCIL Youth and Community Centre. Visitors 7.30pm Lymm Village Hall welcome. 7.30pm Lymm Village Hall LYMM BOOK CLUB Second Thursday of the month 7.30pm, LYMM THURSDAY EVENING Spread Eagle, Eagle Brow. Details 01925 BRIDGE CLUB 752371 Lymm Village Hall every Thursday 7pm MAPLE LODGE ART GROUP LOW CARBON LYMM Meet each Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm Every second Monday of the month. 7.30pm, Oughtrington Community Centre, Lymm Spread Eagle. 07786 074741 all welcome Details: 01925 755126 4LYMM VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION ROTARY CLUB OF LYMM Every Wednesday at Statham Lodge Hotel Meet every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm in the 7.15pm for 7.30pm Bridgewater Club, Whitbarrow Road. Contact the secretary 01925 650189 All welcome. Tel 01925 756378 for details. The Lymm Panto troupe rehearse yodelling. LOVING HEARTS & HANDS LYMM AND DISTRICT MIXED VOICE CHOIR Knitting for charity at Lymm Methodist Church, Every Wednesday 7.30 Lymm Methodist 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. IN what is billed as a night of ‘Lederhosen and Lager’, the Lymm Panto 1.30pm - 3pm. Details: 01925 753298 Church. Contact 01925 601664. [email protected] troupe is busy rehearsing for their version of Mary Shelley’s horror story MARKET LUNCHES ‘Frankenstein’. Eagle Brow Methodist Church HEARTSTART LYMM 3rd Thursday in the month Tuesday monthly sessions. Entitled ‘Spank & Stein’, Bavarian thigh slapping and yodelling are just Light lunches 12 noon till 2pm. All proceeds to Tuesday 17th September. 7pm. two of the features the audience can look forward to at Lymm Rugby Club, Youth For Christ and YMCA Room at The Inn Tour of Safety Central, 7.30pm Heartstart for the annual laughter-fest which commences on Thursday 28 November, GARDENING CLUB ‘Essentials First Aid’ course. and will run for eight nights over two weekends. Meet Third Wednesday of the month Free tickets to be booked on the link www. Producer and writer Simon Plumb is looking forward to the run: ‘The Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Lane. 7.30pm tinyurl.com/HeartstartLymm which will be kept Visitors welcome. £2 includes tea and cake up to date with the ongoing dates. Lymm Panto is in its 33rd consecutive year so we have certain traditions LYMM FLORAL ART GROUP Open to all, not just Lymm residents! to uphold. A night of constant laughter is promised along with loads of Lymm Village Hall audience participation. Communal singing is also compulsory so we are Third Monday of the month (except August and December) at 7.30pm). Visitors most teaching everyone to yodel this year. Drinking lager is optional, but we are welcome. Contact: 07876 176501 LYMM in for a superb night of entertainment, yet again, trust me!’ lymmfloralart.org.uk PARISH All proceed will go to the Lymm Grass Roots Clubhouse Appeal and for LYMM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY tickets at £20, please visit www.lymmrugby.co.uk, or contact ctcartwright@ Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday talktalk.net or call 07789 265447. (ex July & Aug), 7.30pm COUNCIL Spread Eagle pub, Eagle Brow. Details: www.lymmphotosoc.org.uk Next meeting November 12, 7.30pm LYMM WINE AND BEER CIRCLE 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Lymm Village Hall The Spread Eagle Hotel Details: 01925 604400 Ladies charity golf day raises over £3,300 THE annual Ladies Charity Day open at Lymm Golf Club raised an incredible £3,358 for the Lady Captain’s chosen charity – the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT). A total of 120 women entered the event, representing golf clubs from all over the North West and prizes were awarded to the first three teams, nearest the pins and longest drives. There was also the opportunity to do a spot of shopping at the various stalls – home baked cakes and homemade chutneys and jams made by Lymm Golf Club members, plant stall, tombola, raffle, nearly new clothes, pre loved jewellery, crafts and beauty products. CAFT is a local charity which provides holidays, day trips and Christmas parties to children who, for a variety of reasons, would never be given the opportunities taken for granted by their peers. Children who are terminally ill, children with severe disabilities and sensory impairments and also their siblings who care for them, children from deprived areas and children who are living with abuse and crime. The money raised will help to give life-changing experiences to children who have sadly known so much pain, fear and sadness. A great day was enjoyed by all the players and the winners of the competition were the team from Davyhulme - but the real winners were the children, their parents and their carers.

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A BRAND new catering business themed twists to make has launched in Lymm by a new life more interesting. member of the community, Kerry Always with meat, Duffin. vegetarian and vegan If you recognise the name, Kerry options and with direct moved to Lymm in 2018 and has experience of severe been the Clerk (and previously food allergies, Kerry’s Deputy Clerk) to Lymm Parish Kitchen gives you an Council. option for every dietary In her free time, Kerry has requirement. followed her passion - cooking. With locally sourced, From my kitchen to your table Kerry’s Kitchen offers freshly seasonal ingredients Lymm based home delivery and made, home cooked, ready to eat air miles are reduced catering service meals, delivered directly to your and ALL deliveries are door. All food is sourced, prepped made in collectable, Contact details: and cooked from the heart, with reusable packaging. [email protected] care and attention to every detail. NOTHING from your www.kerryskitchen.co.uk The menus are varied and are delivery needs to go 07890 063015 chosen according to seasons and into landfill. Facebook: KerrysKitchenCatering availability of ingredients with Whether it’s a meal Instagram: KerrysKitchenCatering a combination of classic family for family and friends favourites, international dishes and or food for a special occasion, meeting or training event, Kerry’s Kitchen provides first class, tasty, fresh and nourishing food that is good for the planet too. one off events and occasions in And, with a focus on celebrating mealtimes and enjoying eating the South Warrington area and together, Kerry’s Kitchen offers a beyond. surprise in every delivery to get you talking around the table, to lose the Visit www.kerryskitchen.co.uk or screens for a while and get to know follow KerrysKitchenCatering on each other a little bit better. Facebook and Instagram for more Kerry’s Kitchen is currently delivering on Friday evenings, information on menus and how to Sunday brunches and catering for book. November 2019 www.lymmlife.co.uk 7 Macmillan coffee morning raises over £800

IT was that time of year again when all over the country people opened up their homes for “the world’s biggest coffee morning” to raise vital funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. Lymm was no exception and for the second year in a row Patty Bramwell of Cyril Bell Close welcomed in friends and neighbours as well as colleagues from the Youth & Community Centre, where Patty is a member of the volunteer team. Patty said: “We didn’t get the sunshine this year - but we certainly got the support with local businesses as well as friends providing a fantastic array of gifts for the raffle including flowers and vouchers as well as some delicious cakes It was a real team effort too with my daughter Katrina plus other friends and neighbours all mucking in to help. Forced inside by heavy rain so many people nevertheless turned up that the event eventually spilled over into neighbour Maureen’s apartment downstairs. Macmillan Coffee Mornings raise over £30 millions every year and the £840 raised by Patty’s event will be enough to pay for a Macmillan Social Care Worker for ten days, helping patients, family members and carers manage the social and practical problems of living with cancer. “It’s such an important cause” said Patty “and I am so proud of what we have been able to contribute.” Find out more about how you could run an event at https://coffee. macmillan.org.uk 8 www.lymmlife.co.uk November 2019 Lymm Osteopathic Practice celebrating 40 years of keeping Lymm in good health

A RUBY Anniversary is always proud. with her work, promoting and cause for celebration as 40 years is “When the practice first building the practice. Those a complete triumph of love, faith… opened in 1979, it’s safe to years of self-belief, tenacity and and sheer hard work in anyone’s say that Osteopathy wasn’t the endeavour have now succeeded book. mainstream discipline that it is in creating a popular and thriving And that’s just as true when today. Complementary therapies business. It’s also true that attitudes it comes to the anniversary of a are now well respected and have changed considerably. business. accepted in the medical world, but “Health in this day and age, Lymm Osteopathic Practice is in the 70’s, people tended to think is seen as more of a treasured reaching that major milestone in of alternative health as something commodity than ever. People are the coming month – and Suzette rather unorthodox and eccentric.” more likely to try to take some control themselves – and a sharp Pulman (pictured right), its founder However, despite those early focus is now put on well-being and and owner is quite rightly extremely perceptions, Suzette persevered fitness.” The result is the sort of growth that may have seen unimaginable in those early years. These include Podiatry, “The practice now has a large Acupuncture, Reflexology, patient base which includes Massage and Counselling. All of people, not only from Lymm but which can be used in isolation… also from more distant parts of the or combined with each other to UK. Our patients come from all minimise pain and optimise health walks of life, can be in any age benefits. group and could suffer from any Therapies work with, rather number of complaints. The one than replace orthodox forms of similarity is that they are usually treatment, offering the precious in pain or discomfort - whether advantage of time. Patients are physical or mental - and our aim is given more of it as practitioners to offer relief and advice.” are more prepared to listen in Today, Lymm Osteopathic detail and so reach the root of the Practice means more than just problem. Osteopathy. Although this is an To learn about the full range of important element of the treatments therapies at Lymm Osteopathic offered to patients, it now has a Practice, find out more information, whole team of highly qualified, or for an appointment or assessment experienced therapists in a range you can call on 01925 752264 or of disciplines, all working together take a look at the website on www. to offer toe to head healthcare. lymmosteopathicpractice.co.uk. November 2019 www.lymmlife.co.uk 9

Sarah launches own HR Less is More! • Get paid quicker – consultancy to assist SMEs Improving your cash flow AFTER more than 15 years in senior be significant as well as opening HR and Operational roles in the employers up to potential, future UK and the US Sarah Pearson has claims and substantial costs. If • Less time spent sorting launched her own HR Consultancy, businesses do not follow correct old receipts – Free up PersonifyHR. processes and ensure that it is Sarah now uses her expertise and acting as a “reasonable” employer countless hours each experience to assist local SMEs it will find itself open to a claim and week. with their HR needs. potentially thousands in costs. “SME’s and start-up businesses Sarah is particularly passionate often do not require full time, internal about small, entrepreneurial • Less jargon and more HR resource. Yet irrespective of size, businesses who are going through the same, significant Employment significant change and growth. proactive advice – Law, Legislation & HR best-practice “My experience has always applies to every business. been in this area and I have been Watch your business "Approaching areas such as involved in growing businesses, flourish. long-term absence, mental health, both organically and through performance and redundancy, acquisitions. From small start-ups Don’t let these issues to name a few, can be extremely to 100+ employees, to ultimately daunting. being acquired themselves. I hold your business back. 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Working with PersonifyHR will PersonifyHR will keep everything allow businesses to tap into HR simple, clear, cost-effective and, expertise as and when needed, most importantly, protect the without the need for long term business by providing sound advice tie in’s or the cost of employing and practical solutions. 10 www.lymmlife.co.uk November 2019 Advertiser’s announcement Lymm Sanctuary Hub and Business Centre open their doors Lymm Sanctuary Hub and Lymm exciting plans on the horizon that office and event space in order to via digital signage, recycling Business Centre are now in the will support the future of Lymm provide valuable feedback on the schemes and the development of latter stages of finalising the legal Library and provide invaluable and systems and logistics. the external space, it certainly agreements that will see them affordable support to local people Kirsty James, owner of Colony seems clear that the centre has big take over the annexe building of and businesses. Networking, who manages Lymm aspirations to serve its community. the library. The team has been Business Centre commented, For more information, working tirelessly over the last ”Who are Lymm Sanctuary Hub “The feedback from our pilot email officemanager@lymm 18 months to refurbish the space and Lymm Business Centre? group has been fantastic so far. businesscentre.co.uk or call 01925 and seek funding to invest in new As part of the plans to keep Lymm We’ve set the bar high in terms of 737950. equipment. They have also worked Library open, Lymm Sanctuary Hub quality and customer service and with numerous community groups was set up as a new charity to have every intention of maintaining and businesses to trial the event oversee the delivery of community those standards. We’ve achieved space, meeting rooms and co- and business support services to an immense amount in the last year working space ahead of an official Lymm and local residents. The and an official opening can’t come opening. charity oversees a separate social soon enough for us all.” Cheryl Siddall, People, enterprise called Lymm Business Centre users have reported Performance and Resources Centre which acts as its trading that they enjoy the calm working Director, said: arm to offer office space, meeting environment, modern facilities and “LiveWire is delighted with the and training rooms, and business accessible location, with some progress made by Lymm Sanctuary support services. All trading profits walking or cycling to work and Hub and Business Centre and with from the business centre will go others parking easily beside the the interest and support shown by directly to the Hub to fund its building. Rates are affordable in the community. There are some community work and pay rent to order to cater for small businesses LiveWire CIC who manages the and individuals who may not be in Visit and get involved Library site. a position to rent private office or The public is invited to contact event space locally. The centre is the team to arrange a tour and Lymm Business Centre pilots also excellent for those who work its office space find out more about Lymm’s new from home, perhaps experiencing community and business centre. October has seen the completion poor connectivity, distractions Here are a few ways to use and of the upstairs office refurbishment or isolation.The centre is not just support your hub. with a new entry and CCTV system. about room hire though. It aims to VOLUNTEER – Join the volunteer The centre offers quiet and modern be a go-to hub for business support team. PARTNER – Deliver and hotdesking facilities, a private and advice. With plans to extend promote your services. USERS – meeting room and a breakout the services, including a document Hire the space. BUSINESSES – Co- social area. A small number of production centre, drop-in support work in the centre. IDEAS – Submit businesses have been trying out the clinics, promotional opportunities ideas for consideration. November 2019 www.lymmlife.co.uk 11 Handelsbanken celebrates having most satisfied customers for 11th year in a row!

LOCAL relationship bank, Handelsbanken, has retained its position of having the most satisfied customers of all British high street banks for the eleventh year in a row, according to an independent survey of British banking customers run by EPSI Rating*. in branches across the country Over recent years continue to provide a world-class Handelsbanken has developed service and consistently meet our into a bigger and broader UK customers’ high expectations." business based on demand for its Local branch manager of local decision-making approach, Handelsbanken Warrington, James where customers enjoy direct Barron (pictured), commented: “We contact with experienced branch are incredibly proud of these survey staff who have no product or sales results, which shows the value our targets. It is this unique, customer- customers place on service quality centric formula that recently also and long term relationships”. led to Handelsbanken receiving top * EPSI Rating, October 2019. recommendations for its services to For more information visit www. SME customers in the Competition epsi-rating.com/ EPSI Rating is an and Markets Authority’s academic research institution which independent service quality survey measures customer satisfaction for business banking, the latest across various countries and results of which were published in industry sectors. August**. ** Competition and Markets Mikael Sorensen, Handelsbanken Authority, August 2019. For more UK CEO, comments: “Customer information visit https://www. satisfaction is fundamental to our bva-bdrc.com/products/business- success here at Handelsbanken. banking-service-quality-great- These scores confirm that our teams britain/ 12 www.lymmlife.co.uk November 2019 Rotary club working hard to help eradicate polio

THE Rotary Club of Lymm will are organising donations to the Appeal Fund. this paralysing disease could return to polio-free a special event marking the historic progress When Rotary and its partners launched the countries, putting children everywhere at risk. towards a polio-free world while urging the Global Polio Eradication Initiative more than Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million community to help end the paralysing disease. three decades ago, polio paralysed 1,000 each year to support global polio eradication They will be planting crocus bulbs at Lymm children every day. They’ve made great progress efforts. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Lower dam from 10am-2pm on October 24 against the disease since then. has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total which is World Polio Day. Polio cases have dropped by 99.9%, from yearly contribution of $150 million. In the past, Lymm Rotary Club has celebrated 350,000 cases in 1988 in 125 countries to the event by planting crocus bulbs in Spud Wood 33 cases of wild poliovirus in 2018 in just two President Terry Probert of Lymm Rotary Club but this year will take action to raise awareness, countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. And they said: “We are so close to the total eradication funds, and support to end polio, a vaccine remain committed to the end. of this disease and must not let up in our preventable disease that still threatens children in With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its determination to stamp it out completely.” parts of the world. partners must sustain this progress and continue Rotary has contributed more than $1.9 billion This year they will be planting Purple Silk to reach every child with the polio vaccine. to ending polio since 1985, including £2,000 crocuses, their symbol for polio plus and seeking Without full funding and political commitment, donated by the Rotary Club of Lymm.

100k not a walk in the park for United fan! A 100k walk in memory of his Liverpool fan brother was not a walk in the park for Manchester United fan Simon Plumb. Local businessman Simon, who runs Lymm based marketing agency SPA and his team, successfully walked 100k in 24 hours recently in the Trailwalker Challenge near Brighton, raising over £2k for Oxfam. Walking in memory of his brother Nigel, a massive Liverpool fan, ‘The You’ll Never Walk Alone Team’ consisted of Simon, his son Ben, Nigel’s son Sam and fitness guru Kasia. “We plan annual challenges in Nigel’s memory, who sadly died aged 48, but this has to be one of the toughest we have ever faced,” commented Simon. “Our support crew of six family members, worked all day and through the night, meeting us at the checkpoints and we could not have done this without their unstinting support. “I am delighted to say our feet are recovering and the blisters are gradually disappearing! I would also like to thank all our sponsors who had the faith in us to complete this tough, physical and mental challenge.”

Left to right: Sam Plumb, Ben Plumb, Kasia Raciborska and Simon Plumb.

Neary takes third place in championship LYMM motor cyclist Sean Neary a back marker and that put an end secured third place in the Ducati to my challenge. But a massive Performance TriOptions Cup thanks to the SMC team, the bike after the two final races in the was brilliant.” championship at Donington Park. In the second race, Neary started Going into the final two races, the from a front row grid position and Team SMC rider still had an outside moved up into third place but then chance of actually winning the dropped to fourth on lap two. championship and began the first He ran wide on lap five and lost 10 lap affair from the head of the ground to sixth position but pushed second row in fourth place. After on to end the race in fifth place. The completing the first lap in fifth place points accrued were just not quite he passed Josh Wainwright for enough to secure the runner up spot fourth place and began to close in in the championship and he ended on the top three riders. the season just three points back in On lap five championship leader third place. Josh Day made a mistake and ran off the track which gifted Neary third place. As the race unfolded Neary was pushing hard and closing up to Rob Guiver who held Cherry Lane second place but in turn Neary was being hunted down by Wainwright closure who had found a second wind and was anxious to take third place. But PART of Cherry Lane, Lymm Neary was not to be denied and will be closed to traffic, when crossed the finish line to take third signed on site, for one week place and his 10th podium finish of from October 28 to allow a the season. new sewer pipe to be installed He said: “I am really disappointed in the highway. with the race. As the season goes, I The stretch of road affected feel like I rode well but my first lap will be from the junction with today was terrible. I was closing in Booths Lane to the junction with on Josh and Rob and I could see The Avenue. they were having a battle but at Alternative routes will be via the pace they were going, you are Cliff Lane, West Lane, High closing a few tenths but its not like Legh Road and Higher Lane, you are eating into them. With two and vice versa, or via Booth Hill laps to go I thought, right we are Road, Camsley Lane, Stockport on here. I had gained on Rob but Road, Road, Cliff unfortunately I came together with Lane and vice versa. November 2019 www.lymmlife.co.uk 13 Safety checks at Lymm Dam SAFETY checks to ensure the structure of Lymm Dam is sound have been carried out following the incident at Whaley Bridge earlier in the summer when there was a full-scale emergency due to fears that a dam might collapse. Borough council engineers inspected the bridge which forms part of the A56 Church Road through Lymm as well as checking water levels and valves, which are used to lower the level of the water behind the dam. Responsibility for managing the upkeep of the three interconnected dams falls between Warrington Borough Council and United Utilities. Cllr Kath Buckley said visual checks were important so that safety is maintained. She said: “Most people think of Lymm Dam as an area to go for a walk and with a Green Flag award. It’s somewhere that attracts lots of people to the village, but there is a physical structure holding back millions of gallons of water and checking the safety aspects is paramount.” The area around the lower dam is also checked each month and Cllr Buckley was pleased to receive the update. “Many residents have asked me if there are inspections and I am happy to report the borough council have a plan in place to regularly inspect the structure, trees around the dam and areas where the water can run off.” In addition to regular maintenance checks, an annual inspection takes place to meet the requirements of the Reservoirs Act 1975. 14 www.lymmlife.co.uk November 2019 Traders and villagers urged to dress to impress for Dickensian Day AS Christmas draws ever nearer and the team like to encourage the wealthy philandrists. Some of these volunteers are busy getting ready traders to make the most of this schemes still run today and are for the Lymm Dickensian Christmas opportunity. even beneficiaries of the festival. Festival on Saturday, December The Dickensian theme lends Dickensian is an apt theme for 14. itself well to the village, many of the village, however, volunteers are Started over 30 years ago by a the buildings were built during the keen to see the festival continue to number of retail traders, the event period and the smoky atmosphere evolve and adapt. The committee has become one of the main focal of the chimney pots, cobbled streets are always looking for new points in the village calendar. They and canal all add to the flavour of volunteers, as well as new stalls encouraged all the shops to dress the day. True, at the time Lymm was and attractions. up in mock Victorian costume and intended to be the next industrial “We constantly look at how to display their goods in an open town but never quite got there. we can add to the festival” says market sort of fashion. Geographically Lymm was in the committee member Ben Selwood. to afford a second hand overcoat. Peter Powell (pictured) was right spot. The canal to Manchester “Over the years, we have had Grocers may wear a straw among the team who had helped had cut right through the village Old Time Music Hall, Sword boater and overcoat. on that first occasion. He had square, even cutting the corners Dancers, traction engines, Model T Ladies decided to dress up as a beadle off buildings and the village had fords, Concert Bands, Choirs e.t.c. A large cage crinoline petticoat for that first year. However, the late adequate running water after the give up their time for the benefit of over a full-length dress, which is Monica Spence quickly noticed damming of the turnpike road. the festival. We encourage it to be placed over a large pannier or that the procession was missing Lord Leverhulme even intended to an all-inclusive full day event.” bustle and corset. The waist is kept something – a Lymm based town build his soap factory here. The “We have competitions – Best tight and a corset is worn t ogive a crier. For the second year he railways came rather late for Lymm, Dressed Male, Female, School conical back. invested in a costume and now, 30- hampering it in some of it’s more and Shop window. We encourage Hats should be worn, with the odd years later is Lymm’s dedicated industrial efforts. Towards the all traders to make the most of the hair tied up. The more showy the crier. A member of the Ancient and end of the period, the Lymm local day, by dressing up and getting more class. Honourable Guild of Town Criers, board, set up to improve sanitation, involved.” Or a long cotton dress, with a Peter regularly takes part in local became Lymm Urban District What’s hot and what’s not in bonnet would suffice. Maybe with and national competitions, most Council and a new council office Victorian Lymm: a shawl to keep you warm recently Liverpool and Otley. (or town hall) was built. Gentleman Working ladies in service would This year the committee are However, even with the Wear lot’s of facial hair, beards sometimes wear a mob cap and trying to encourage as many setting up of local water and gas are in. white apron. people and traders to dress up for companies, the Urban District A hat would suffice dependant Lymm Dickensian Christmas the occasion. The daylong festival, Council minutes show poverty was on class – Top Hats or Bowlers for Festival events start 10:30am in with its parades, sideshows and still rife – up to 8 members of a business. Lymm village centre, and there is even an illuminated flotilla on the family would occupy single rooms Long double breasted coats, suits a park and ride service from Lymm Canal (Very kindly organised and in a terrace on Rushgreen Road. with breaches and long overcoats. High School on Oughtrington Lane. ran by the Lymm Cruising Club.) Many local schemes were set up Or pants, a shirt, bow tie and a For more information please visit brings in a hefty number of visitors to help relieve this, thanks to local cap. Poor men may have been able http://www.lymmdickensian.org. uk/ or keep ahead on facebook. November 2019 www.lymmlife.co.uk 15 Working Group publishes Housing Needs Assessment for Lymm THE provision of two and three meet local need. Planning consultants AECOM, Character. bedroom homes should be the AECOM state that there is a funded by the Ministry of The Housing Needs Assessment main focus for new development in clear need for the relatively limited Housing Communities and Lymm. range of tenures in Lymm to be Local Government, have been develops the evidence base further This is the conclusion of the diversified away from homes for commissioned to develop the by assessing the mix of types and Housing Needs Assessment sale and weighted more towards evidence base for the Lymm sizes of dwellings required. It also undertaken by planning consultants options that are either currently Neighbourhood Plan. identifies the Affordable Housing AECOM on behalf of the Lymm affordable to most households such The first report to be published Neighbourhood Plan Working as Affordable Rent, or other options was a Heritage and Character and other market tenures that are Group. that may become more affordable Assessment. The assessment reports appropriate to meet local needs. when supplied in greater numbers Homes with four or more on how the National Planning Policy Both reports are available bedrooms are excluded from the or smaller sizes. Framework should be interpreted to download on the Lymm recommended mix because they In terms of tenure split of in the context of Lymm, helping to are already relatively well supplied. Affordable Housing, the report ensure future development does not Neighbourhood Plan website However, the assessment recommends that provision should damage Lymm’s Heritage and www.lymmplan.org. cautions that to prevent the delivery focus on dwellings for Social of such homes altogether would not and Affordable Rent, with some be practical, or help facilitate a provision for Shared Ownership. balanced community. “Local residents have concerns In terms of types of dwellings regarding affordability. The required, the Assessment advises provision of a greater number that the Lymm Neighbourhood of smaller homes for Affordable Plan should promote the delivery Rent and Shared Ownership will of bungalows or other forms of enable better opportunities and age appropriate housing, in order more options for people to access to meet the needs of the aging the housing market within Lymm” population. said Melanie Dwyer, Chair of the An unmet demand for generally Housing sub-group of the Lymm more affordable homes such as Neighbourhood Plan Working terraced houses has been identified Group. and should also be addressed. Jonathan Foreman, Chairman AECOM forecasts that the of the Working Group, added: Affordable Housing needs of “It is important that the Lymm the community amount to 102 Neighbourhood Plan is based homes over the period to 2037. upon accurate and up to date Its assessment concludes that, as information. Preparing planning long as 30% of new development policies which reflect AECOM’s is Affordable Housing, the WBC recommendations will ensure housing target for Lymm of 430 the Plan addresses local housing dwellings should be sufficient to priorities.” the16 Pink www.lymmlife.co.uk November 2019 November 2019 www.lymmlife.co.uk 17

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Lifelong friends team up to offer underfloor heating systems

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Lymm Adivas now recruiting after more gold success LYMM Adivas are celebrating the Seniors came 4th place. be provided. is completely non profit making. again after more gold success at Organiser Kate Pritchard "We have recently returned from Why not come along and see what the Elite Championships in North described it as "an incredible set championships after achieving it’s all about? Wales. of results!" incredible results and are now "It is a fantastic way to learn the The Tots took 1st place, the excited to start all new routines for foundations of being part of a team, Dinkies 1st place, troupe of the Recruiting the new season. We participate in whilst having fun and keeping fit at year, leader of the day and leader fourteen local competitions a year. the same time. We currently have of the year. Now after a successful five "We practice every Wednesday dancers ages between 3 and over The Tinies took 1st place, troupe years, Lymm Adivas are recruiting of the year , leader on the day and for the 2020 dancing season. evening in Lymm with sessions 40 so everyone is welcome." leader of the year. Kate said, "Dancers of all ages split into three groups. The cost is To join call principal Kate on Meanwhile the Juniors took 2nd are welcome both experienced and £3.50 per week and the troupe 07562837079. place with leader of the year, while non experienced. Full training will

Obituaries Hazel Warburton Joan Hewitt

THE funeral has taken place of Hazel Warburton, aged 76, of Birchfield Road, Lymm who died in Warrington Hospital on July 9. A retired barmaid at the old Farmers Arms, Hazel was a well- known face in Lymm and loved the village very much She is survived by a son, Steven Warburton, daughter Jude Saitch and grandchildren Tom, Evie, Grace and Emilee. The funeral service was at THE funeral took place at St Peter’s Walton Lea Crematorium on July Church, Oughtrington on August 18 and arrangements were by John 23 of Joan Hewitt, nee Duncalf, Burrows and Sons of Lymm. aged 81, who died in Warrington Hospital on August 12. Joan, of Woodland Avenue, Lymm had lived in the village all her married life. She worked as a shorthand-typist in her younger days. She was married to Ray and was a devoted mother to Carol and Elaine. Joan loved holidays in Wales and days out in the countryside. She was a keen animal lover and enjoyed watching the wildlife in her garden. Funeral arrangements were by John Burrows and Sons of Lymm. November 2019 www.lymmlife.co.uk 19

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