Lymm High School Photography Students show their work to all

To finalise the past two years, the photography students of Lymm High School are holding an exhibition displaying final pieces from projects involving “Fashion Photography”, “Hidden Manchester” and a “own individual study”. Portfolios and sketchbooks will also be displayed showing the progression of work that has continued throughout the years and how they came to producing their final images/pieces. The work ranges from visually stunning 3D photographs to thought stimulating pieces. The exhibition is being held at Lymm High School Drama studio (follow signs from car park), starting at 6.30pm onwards on the 1st July. Free entry with refreshments, Hope to see you there.

A great example of what will be on display at the Exhibition

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The rest of the week

Blessed with some glorious sunshine over the weekend, Lymm Festival continues to provide us with all the excitement and charismatic charm that is Lymm Village. Here’s what’s in store for the rest of the week.

Wednesday 30th June

The Reflections Exhibition held at Edgar Art and Framing Gallery continues to wow its quests until Saturday 3rd July. Open 10.00am until 5.00pm and free entry.

Art in the Garden remains open to all who wish to wander round its beautiful setting and take in the stunning art work until Sunday 4th July. Open from 11.00am until 6.00pm with an entry fee of £2.

Cotebrook house continue to host their Art and Craft Exhibition at the Day Centre from up until Friday 2nd July. All the work has been created by the residents and admission is free. Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Now on its 8th time around, the Festival Photographic Competition ‘L’Image’ promises some truly beautiful displays of photography from around Lymm. The exhibition, which will be held at the Village Hall Annexe from 1.00pm to 5.00pm, will present some stunning entries for all to observe. Categories range from ‘Historic Cheshire’ to ‘Lymm through the seasons’ and there’s even a junior category. Free entry and donations are welcome, all judging will take place on the Thurday evening.

For all you green fingered folk, grab your gardening gloves and head down to the Gardeners’ Question Time and Plant Sale being held at Oughtrington Community Centre at 7.00pm. Learn how to grow your own food and put some of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s landscape ideas into practice. Entry is £3 and there will be refreshments available.

If a fancy frock is more your style, then come take a front row seat at Lymm’s very own Arches and Biba Fashion Show. With a beautiful collection of clothing, shoes and accessories, the show will take place at Cherry Tree Primary School at 7:30pm. There’s a free glass of wine for all who attend and a bar to purchase more beveys during the interval. £5 on entry and all proceeds of the show will be split between Cherry Tree PTA and Steps Charity.

The musical entertainment to be expected on Wednesday evening consists of The Lymm and District Chorus ‘Semele’. Witness the World of the Mortals intertwine with the World of the Immortals in this supernatural, theatrical production! With an exciting combination of humour, drama, jealousy and wit, it’s not to be missed. Held at St Mary’s Church at 7:30pm, tickets cost £6 and refreshments are included.

Continuing with the musical theme, the Festival Blues Night featuring Warrington’s finest blues band ‘The Escape Committee’ will take place at Lymm Golf Club at 8.00pm. Expect some fantastic vocals and guitarists, along with a brilliant performance from the latest rising star to the UK Blues scene, Lucy Zirins aged just 18 years old. It all kicks off at 8.00pm, bar facilities are available and tickets cost £10 each.

Thursday 1st July

The United Reformed Church will be hosting an evening with local crime novelist Martin Edwards who will be discussing the life of Dr Crippen. Edward’s ‘Dancing For The Hangman’ talk will provide a spine-tingling insight into the story of Dr Crippen who was hung exactly 100 years ago for his alleged crimes. Starting at 8.00pm, tickets costs £6.

Bursting out with some seriously talented youths, Lymm High School will be hosting their very own Summer Concert at the school at 7:30pm. With an amazing display of a variety of instrumental performances, it’s a joy to witness what the youth of the village are musically capable of. Tickets cost £5, £3 (conc) and are only available at the school. Call 01925 755458 for details.

Friday 2nd July

The young men of Warrington’s Male Voice Choir ‘Harmony in Blue’ with be performing in concert this Friday at St Mary’s Church. As a four part vocal group accompanied by Anthony Whittaker, the choir cater for everyone with some outstanding music ranging from traditional to modern popular hits. Tickets cost £8, £7 (conc).

A vibrant and exciting event every year, the Festival Dance Night takes place Friday evening at 7:30pm at Lymm High School. Come spectator some incredible acts from a list of local dance schools. Packed to the brim with talent, it’ll have you diving for your dancing shoes and ready to hit them tiles! Tickets cost £7, £4 (conc) and refreshments are available.

The evening of entertainment doesn’t end there! The Spread Eagle will be hosting one of the most established events of the festival...the Festival Comedy Night. With a side-splitting line up of acts from the comedy circuit, it’s an absolute knock out of an evening not to be missed. The fun starts at 8.00pm and tickets cost £10. Tickets are currently sold out for the Comedy Night. There is a waiting list in place. 

Download a copy of Lymm Festival Programme today. Unfortunately The Rocky Horror Show on Saturday has been cancelled. 

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Being part of the community

On Tuesday 22nd June the SPAR store hosted a gathering, welcoming locals to come along and have a chat about what they want, need and like from their neighbourhood store. Attendees included Steve Griffiths, Chairman of the Youth and Community Committee; Joy Parkinson, Chairman of the Lymm Playgroup and Pam Hunter, Chairman of the Parish Council. This gave residents a unique opportunity to meet and speak to leaders of the community about the issues they feel passionately about.

SPAR announced that they are keen to work with the public to help with local fundraising activities, including helping to publicise and support community events or initiatives through its notice boards and business network within the area, or by actively getting involved. This includes fundraising for charitable causes, which the store is dedicated to supporting.

Support for St Roccos, Lymm Youth and Community Centre and Lymm Playgroup

In addition to raising funds for NSPCC, SPAR’s official charity, staff at the Lymm store have identified a local cause to support – St. Rocco’s Hospice. Collections were made on the day for St Roccos and members of the public were invited to think of additional initiatives to increase donations.

In addition to this SPAR generously donated a case of Tea, a case of Coffee and a case of Sugar to the Youth and Community Centre in support the Monthly Tea Dances for the elderly of Lymm. Finally they donated a prize for the Lymm Playgroup fundraising ball to be held on 3rd July in Lymm.

Point of Contact

Christine, who has kindly taken on the role of ‘community champion’ here in Lymm and will, alongside Richard Shaw (Store Manager), be your point of contact for community events and activities.

Picture above from left to Right: Richard Shaw the Store Manager, Joy Parkinson, Chair of the Lymm Playgroup receiving her donation towards the fundraising ball to be held at the Lymm Hotel on 3rd July and Christine Fox, the community champion in store.

Picture above from left to Right: Richard Shaw and Christine Fox.

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Olivia Archbold performs at The Venue this Saturday

Singing sensation Olivia Archbold, best known for her performances on Britain’s Got Talent will be performing at The Venue on Saturday 3rd July starting at 8.00pm.

The 14 years old from Newton-le-Willows, sang a spine-tingling version of Sarah McLaughlan's- In the Arms of an Angel on Saturday night’s ITV 1 show. She has been dubbed the new "Voice of an Angel” and compared to Charlotte Church after impressing the judges on Saturday night's show.

Simon Cowell told her: ‘You sang that so well, you really made that song your own. I am so so impressed with you, Olivia, that I can’t even tell you.’

Also, there is a slight possibility that Olivia may be performing at The Venue on Tuesday at 8.30pm.

Olivia Archbold performs In the Arms of an Angel

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What more do we have in store from the festival celebrations

After kicking off to a fantastic start with the Street Fun and Food Fest, Lymm festival continues to deliver an exciting stream of events. Here’s a brief insight as to what you can expect from Sunday 27th to Tuesday 29th June.

Sunday 27th June

The Lymm Artists Exhibition continues in the Lymm Hall Annexe until Tuesday 29th so get down there to witness some truly fabulous pieces.

It’s the last chance to catch the Calligraphy Exhibition today so make sure you take a trip to the Village Hall Anexxe between 10.00am and 4.00pm to get in on the Calligraphy craze.

The Reflections Exhibition held at Edgar Art and Framing Gallery continues to wow its quests until Saturday 3rd July. Open 10.00am until 5.00pm and free entry.

Art in the Garden remains open to all who wish to wander round its beautiful setting and take in the stunning art work until Sunday 4th July. Open from 11.00am until 6.00pm with an entry fee of £2.

A popular event and now on its 5th time round, Lymm Open Gardens starts today. With the opportunity to visit some of Lymm’s most picturesque privately owned gardens of all shapes and sizes, it’s a delightful day out for all to enjoy. Gardens are open from 12:30 until 5:30pm and tickets cost £5 for adults and £1.50 for children with all the money raised going towards St Rocco’s Hospice and other charities. Refreshments will be available in many gardens also. It’s an inspiringly beautiful way to pass the time away.

This Sunday also sees the resulting work of the Chainsaw Carver Tim Burgess. Held in the orchard behind Oughtrington Community Centre, watch as Tim puts the finishing touches to his stunning new Storyteller’s Chair. Open from 12:30 until 4.00pm, admission is free.

Continue that summer feeling into the evening with the Summer Music Concert held at St Peter’s Church. Kick back with a glass of wine and some summer fruit whilst enjoying music performances by Dufay, Holst, Vaughan-Williams, Elgar and Britten along with some other delightful pieces. The concert starts at 7:30pm and tickets cost £10, £7.50 (conc.)

If it’s a show you’re after, then why not try out ‘The Men I Love’ performance by Barb Jungr at Lymm Golf Club. After receiving rave reviews all her life this show is like no other. She magnificently delivers songs from what she calls “The New American Songbook” and always proves to be an absolute delight to witness live. Tickets cost just £13.

Monday 28th June

Cotebrook house will be hosting their Art and Craft Exhibition at the Day Centre from Monday 28th until Friday 2nd July. All the work has been created by the residents and admission is free. Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

The small local vocal group ‘Consort’ will be making a very welcomed return on Monday evening with their night of performances at Eagle Brow Methodist Church. ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ is a concert featuring music from all ages. Beginning at 7:30pm with refreshments available.

After last years success, the Young Music Makers from Lymm High School have chosen to host another evening of entertainment at St Peter’s Church. The concert will feature a variety of music and instruments performed by youngsters aged between 5 and 18. It all kicks off at 7.00pm, there will be refreshments available and tickets cost £4 with free entry for those under 18. All proceeds go to St Peter’s Church and the small charity Jessie’s Fund.

Tuesday 29th June

Author and performance poet Craig Bradley will be hosting his event of ‘That Poetry Bloke’ on Tuesday at the Children’s Centre in Lymm Library. Always a massive hit with the kids, he’s a one man band of rhythm, rhyme and movement. Starting at 4:30pm, tickets cost £2 for children and £3 for adults.

Lymm Baptist Church will be hosting an evening of entertainment with the Voice Youth Choir and Orchestra. With a variety of songs and arrangements from pieces of pop, rock, gospel and classical, it’s a fantastic evening brought to you by young musicians from local youth groups and communities. The concert starts at 7:30pm and tickets cost £7, or £4 for those aged under 14years.

The final event of Tuesday evening will be the Festival Open Mic Night at The Venue in Lymm Village centre. Now a well established weekly event, the evening features musicians and singers from all genres and ages. As an addition for the festival, you will also be able to witness performances from the recent winner of Lymm Cross Factor Talent Competition. The fun begins at 8:30pm and admission is free.

Stayed tuned for future Lymm Festival events from Tuesday 29th June onwards...

Download a copy of Lymm Festival Programme today.

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