February 2016 www.lymmlife.co.uk 1 2 www.lymmlife.co.uk February 2016 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising James Balme IT would appear that the boundary commission’s proposal to Freephone split Lymm village in two and bring Thewall and Grappenhall Whatever the outcome, here at 0800 955 5247 into the one half of the village has been signed sealed and Lymm Life, we will continue to report delivered - without any thought for local opinion - so much for on issues local to Lymm, while our Editorial democracy! sister publication Village Life, will 01925 623633 Local politicians, who are elected With Lymm Life having a sister continue to report on local issues in Email to represent local people, are quite publication, Village life, covering Thelwall and Grappenhall. [email protected] rightly outraged by the decision. 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I just can’t see how a Lymm based Deadline for www.warrington- There has never been a case councillor can represent someone worldwide.co.uk of the the boundary commission’s living in Grappenhall effeciently. the March www.warrington.tv proposals being over turned in Warrington South MP David Address Parliament, so we are now going Mowat is aware of local concerns issue of New Media Centre to have to get used to the idea. and has already raised them in Old Road Warrington How on earth the boundary parliament and is calling for a Lymm Life is WA4 1AT commission can see a benefit for review. local democracy by “merging, But with the weight of history Grappenhall and Thelwall with part stacked against him I won’t be February 2 of Lymm defies all logic. holding my breath. Lymm Life is published monthly by Orbit News Ltd. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright and nothing may be reprinted or reproduced without prior permission of the publishers. The publishers are not liable for any statement made or opinion expressed by third parties in this publication. Printed by TwentyFourSeven February 2016 www.lymmlife.co.uk 3 Ex-Lymm schoolboy tackles ‘world’s last great adventure’ A FORMER Lymm schoolboy is to take part in a gruelling 500 for Hero’s and the Royal Marsden mile race which has been dubbed “the world’s last great cancer charity.” adventure.” Each four-person team will cross Ben Hill, who was brought altitude trekking, climbing and over 500 miles in just 10 days up in Lymm and attended Lymm Nordic Skiing. through the untouched wilderness High School, will take part in the He now lives near Exmoor, of Patagonia. Patagonian Expedition Race this where he regularly mountain bikes, month as a member of The Green climbs, and runs - but he is still a Teams will mountaineer, Sentinels, a UK-based international serving soldier, currently posted to mountain bike, and sea kayak their adventure team largely made up a Commando Logistic Regiment. way across various terrains, and of serving or former British Army Ben said: We’re doing the event through harsh conditions, stopping soldiers. to support numerous charities one only to re-set their compass. Twenty four-person teams will of which is close to our heart called The team is being supported take part in the race and raise ShelterBox which highlights the by famous explorer Sir Ranulph money and support for good plight of injured service personnel. Fiennes who said: “The Green causes. Whether physical injury or PTSD. Ben has always been a keen The charity’s aim is to aid the Sentinels is a brave and courageous sportsman. He represented Lymm recovery of both civilians and cause that will positively change the High School in rowing and veterans through outdoor activities lives of suffering ex-servicemen and cross county and competed for and adventure training. Along their loved ones in a truly inspiring Manchester in water polo. side of this we’re supporting Help way”. He joined the Army at 18 and was posted to Germany with 64 Fuel Sqn Royal Logistics Corps where he continued to compete in Sophies cross country and Alpine skiing. His love of a challenge led him Soft Furnishings to complete his Physical Training Instructor and the All Arms Curtains • Roman Blinds Commando course prior to trialling Cushions • Tiebacks • Poles for a joint service Antarctica “Spirit Tracks • Valances • Pelmets of Scott” Expedition. 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More info Lynne Smith 01925 756776 Details: www.lymmphotosoc.org.uk LYMM WINE AND BEER CIRCLE As usual, it will be the main fund- Singleton (drums). But there may February 9th 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8pm raising event of the year for the be a guest artist. LYMM PARISH COUNCIL The Spread Eagle Hotel Lymm Parish Hall 7.30pm group. The £13 admission charge Contact the Elderly offer help Details: 01925 604400 includes a two-course supper. through a network of volunteers, LYMM CONCERT BAND LYMM THURSDAY EVENING Rehearsals every Thursday evening The band’s line-up is likely to be to lonely people, aged 75 of over, BRIDGE CLUB United Reformed Church, 8pm. John Hallam (saxes and clarinet), who live alone, with regular tea Lymm Village Hall every Thursday 7pm Details: 01925 752934 Jim Lucas (trumpet), Andrew parties and other outings. MAPLE LODGE ART GROUP THE VENUE, LYMM Mackenzie (trombone), Tony Tickets for the show are available Meet each Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm Chess Club every Monday from 6pm, Ormisher (guitar and banjo), Ray from Colin Melrose on 01925 Oughtrington Community Centre, Lymm Open Mic Night every Tuesday from 9pm, Owens (bass and vocals) and Brian 756742. Details: 01925 755126 free chinese meal and 2-1 cocktails every Wednesday, Live Music every ROTARY CLUB OF LYMM Thursday and Saturday Every Wednesday at Statham Lodge Hotel LYMM WI 7.15pm for 7.30pm Every second Wednesday, 2-4pm at Lymm Contact the secretary 01925 650189 Youth and Community Centre. Visitors LOVING HEARTS & HANDS welcome. For those in need of prayer Knitting for charity at Lymm Methodist Church, LYMM BOOK CLUB 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. Second Thursday of the month 7.30pm, A SPECIAL letter box has been provided outside the church hall at Lymm 1.30pm - 3pm. Details: 01925 753298 Spread Eagle, Eagle Brow. Details 01925 752371 Methodist Church, in Eagle Brow, where prayer requests can be dropped in. MARKET LUNCHES Lymm Methodist Prayer Team exists to pray for anyone in need in the Eagle Brow Methodist Church LOW CARBON LYMM 3rd Thursday in the month Every second Monday of the month. 7.30pm, church and provision of the new letter box enables them to extend this to all Light lunches 12 noon till 2pm. All proceeds to Spread Eagle. 07786 074741 all welcome in the neighbourhood who would like to be prayed for. Youth For Christ and YMCA Room at The Inn 4LYMM VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION Anyone can drop a note in the box giving details of those who are LYMM SCOTTISH COUNTRY Meet every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm in the wanting prayer. DANCE CLUB Bridgewater Club, Whitbarrow Road. St Mary’s Church Hall All welcome. Tel 01925 756378 for details. Second and fourth Fridays (Sept - May) 7.30pm. Details: 753853 To feature your event on this page please call our team on GARDENING CLUB 01925 631592 Meet Third Wednesday of the month House extension plan withdrawn Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Lane. 7.30pm Visitors welcome. £2 includes tea and cake PROPOSALS for extensions at a house in Elm Tree Road, Lymm, including office space over an existing garage, have been withdrawn by the applicant LYMM FLORAL ART GROUP LYMM Lymm Village Hall before being considered by borough planners. Third Monday of the month (except August) PARISH The proposed development had involved a single storey pitched roof at 7.30pm) extension connecting the existing house to the garage and a single storey LYMM ORNITHOLOGY GROUP COUNCIL mono pitched roof extension to the front of the property continuing in line Lymm Village Hall, 7.45pm for 8pm, with the existing porch. Last Friday in the month (ex June & July). Next meeting is Guest speaker, Slide Show, Refreshments. 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