February 2011 www.lymmlife.co.uk 1 2 www.lymmlife.co.uk February 2011 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Business Manager WE are blessed with many unsung heroes in our community - Tony Record none more so than than the hard-working volunteers who help Advertising run the Oughtrington Luncheon Club. Freephone Every year I am made to feel very residents - and the only trip out for 0800 955 5247 welcome at the club's annual festive some members, who would otherwise get together by Joyce Penlington and be isolated with little contact with the Editorial her team (pictured right), who rely on outside world. 01925 623630 donations to keep this valuable Like many organisations the community service going throughout Luncheon Club, who are based in the Email the year. 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Broomedge Farm Burford Lane, Lymm WA13 0SE Printed by TwentyFourSeven Tel/Fax: 752830 February 2011 www.lymmlife.co.uk 3 School’s ?ght to save Lymm link TWO primary schools have enlisted the support of a political Both schools are urging parents Schools regularly oversubscribe from heavy weight in their battle with Warrington Borough Council and local residents to register their within their partner primary criterion, to save their links with Lymm High School. opposition to Warrington Borough meaning that some pupils living close Council’s proposal and help both to these high schools, but not Chancellor George Osborne MP from both schools which would schools remain part of their took time out of his busy schedule to prevent children’s automatic entry to attending partner schools, are unable community. to access places at their local add his weight to a campaign by their closest, local secondary school. They are also urging them to Little Bollington and High Legh As the local MP for both primary secondary school. This factor led us contact David Mowatt MP for to undertake this review. Primary Schools to retain their Partner schools, Mr Osborone said he Warrington South. Primary Status with Lymm High understood the strong, historical, The review affects primary partner “If the proposals are approved then School. community connection with both schools with Lymm High School and this would mean future applications Mr Osborne met with the Lymm High School and the village of Bridgewater High School, which are from the primary schools in question Headteachers and Chair of Lymm. both over subscribed with pupil would simply be considered under the Governors of both High Legh and Little Bollington head Teacher numbers. proximity criterion.” Little Bollington C of E Primary Caroline Johnstone said:"A great deal Schools near Lymm, to listen to their of opposition has already been Reviewing concerns regarding the council’s voiced by parents, staff, children and Ann McCormack from Warrington Picture: Mr Osborne with (L-R) proposal to change the admission local residents and Mr Osborne has Borough Council said: “We are High Legh chair of governors procedures to Lymm High School. helped launch the opposition currently reviewing the partnering Christine Johnson and head teacher The proposal is to remove Partner campaign by being the Trst signatory status of four primary schools in Louise Robbins, with Little Primary status with Lymm High School on the petition. conjunction with Halton and Bollington head teacher Caroline Cheshire East councils. 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From curries and risottos to LYMM HISTORY SOCIETY own branch of the club in Village Hall, Pepper Street, 8pm more traditional food like a Sunday "Recent Archaeology in Cheshire" - Lymm to help others. Jill Collens (County Archaeologies) roast or cottage pie, it's all allowed." Christine Hough (pictured before, LYMM LIONS GROUP Christine joined the group in June Meet: Bridgewater Club, Lymm left, and after, right) says her new trim 2009 and has now become a 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. 8pm Tgure is thanks to Slimming World. Contact: 0845 833 5729 consultant herself and will run a group She switched to a healthy eating plan LYMM THURSDAY EVENING BRIDGE CLUB in Lymm at the Youth and Community Lymm Village Hall every Thursday 7pm and with support from friends at the Centre. Anyone interested in joining MAPLE LODGE ART GROUP club, stuck to it and developed her Meet each Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm cooking skills to create healthy meals. can contact her on 07851 946 Maple Lodge Guide HQ, Pepper St, Lymm 117. Details: 01925 755126 She said: "My family eat the same ROTARY CLUB OF LYMM meals and we're never hungry as at Meet every Wednesday at Statham Lodge Hotel 7.15pm for 7.30pm Contact the secretary 01925 650189 LOVING HANDS Knitting for charity at Lymm Methodist Church, 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. 1.30pm - 3pm. Details: 01925 823614. MARKET LUNCHES Eagle Brow Methodist Church 3rd Thursday in the month Light lunches 12 noon till 2pm All proceeds shared between Age UK and Room At The Inn, Warrington LYMM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB St Mary’s Church Hall Second and fourth Fridays (Sept - May) 7.30pm Details: 753853 LYMM BAPTIST CHURCH DROP-LUNCH Higher Lane. Mondays (during term time). 12 noon to 1.15pm. £2.50 LYMM JUBILEE GARDENING CLUB Meet Third Wednesday of the month Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Lane. 7.30pm Visitors welcome. £2 includes tea and cake LYMM FLORAL ART GROUP Lymm Village Hall Third Monday of the month (except August) at 7.30pm) Non-profit making community organisations who would like to feature in the What’s On Column should contact Lymm Life on 01925 631592 CotebrookPermanent and Respite House care available for those with physical disabilities. Also places available in ourDay Centre. Valentines Party - Monday 14th February 7pm Open Day to be held on Wednesday 11th May 2011 More details to follow. Please contact us if you would like to visit ourhome Opposite Lymm High School Oughtrington Lane, Lymm WA13 0QY Tel: 01925 752583 We design and install all types of kitchens and bathrooms. Our comprehensive service includes all trades: Lighting • Tiling • Flooring • Decorating etc One local company from start to nish Visit: www.villagedesigns.co.uk or Ring Jeremy on 07810 421243 February 2011 www.lymmlife.co.uk 5 6 www.lymmlife.co.uk February 2011 Brownies seek helpers and leaders THE 6th Lymm Brownies are looking for helpers and leaders. Any adult woman aged 18-65 is welcome to apply. All the leaders at 6th Lymm Brownies have 'day jobs' too so try to run the pack time-efTciently. Latest research shows people who volunteer are happier, healthier and are better at their main job on the day after their volunteer one! So here's a chance to improve your life in the New Year. Commitment at Brownies would be 6pm -7.30pm each Wednesday evening term-time only (Ravenbank timetable) and also ideally one weekend a year for Pack Holiday. 'Volunteer shares' are possible - with two volunteers doing alternate weeks. If you are interested please phone Sue Mathews on 01925 752006. 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