21 June - 01 July 2018 Event Guide www.lymmfestival.org.uk
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Art & Literature
Music
Comedy/Drama
Heritage
FamilyEARLY STARTERS THURSDAY 21ST JUNE
Scarecrow Trail - from 15th
Shatliff Shuffle - 17th
Afternoon Tea Cruises -19/20th
p.18
p.18
p.7
FoodFest and Street Fun
Afternoon Tea Cruise
David John Dee - 60s music
Library Treasure Hunt
Branching Out
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.6
p.7
p.9
p.28
p.32
p.32
p.25FRIDAY 22 JUNE SATURDAY 23RD JUNE
Jonathan Veira - bass baritone
Murder Mystery
Sunset Cruise with Dinner
Our Favourite Poems
Library Treasure Hunt
Branching Out
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
p.9
p.16
p.7
p.33
p.28
p.32
p.32
Manchester Bonsai Society
Lymm Floral Art Group
Walkies! In support of Guide Dogs
Pets as Therapy: Read2Dogs
Meet the author of “Pugalugs”
Sunset Cruise with Dinner
LymmFest 2018
Library Treasure Hunt
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.33
p.33
p.18
p.28
p.28
p.7
p.9
p.28
p.32
p.25SUNDAY 24TH JUNE MONDAY 25TH JUNE
Historic Transport Day
Sunday Lunch Cruise
Altèri Chamber Choir
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.26
p.7
p.10
p.32
p.25
Crafty Kids at the Library
Bridgewater Singers
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Lymm Photographic Society
Library Treasure Hunt
Branching Out
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.30
p.10
p.16
p.25
p.28
p.32
p.32
p.25
Events Calendar - Your ‘at a glance’ guide to what’s on and when
TUESDAY 26TH JUNE WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE
Crafty Kids at the Library
Abandon Your SatNav
Lymm Big Sing
Library Treasure Hunt
Lymm Photographic Society
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.30
p.18
p.11
p.28
p.25
p.32
p.25
Crafty Kids at the Library
Local History Walk
The Midnight Gang
Festival Comedy Club
BraziLymm 18 - Latin Jazz Quintet
Lymm & District Chorus
Library Treasure Hunt
Lymm Photographic Society
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.30
p.25
p.30
p.17
p.11
p.11
p.28
p.25p.32p.25
THURSDAY 28TH JUNE FRIDAY 29TH JUNE
Time Travelling Magicians
Crime Writing - Martin Edwards
20th Birthday Party
Lymm Photographic Society
Library Treasure Hunt
Paul Scates - Pop Up Gallery
Branching Out
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.30
p.34
p.8
p.25
p.28
p.34
p.32
p.32
p.25
The Enigma Machine Story
Festival Blues Night
Lymm Photographic Society
Library Treasure Hunt
Paul Scates - Pop Up Gallery
Branching Out
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.25
p.12
p.25
p.28
p.34
p.32
p.32
p.25
SATURDAY 30TH JUNE SUNDAY 1ST JULY
Crafty Kids at the Library
Family Garden Party
Maple Lodge Art Group
John Suchet
Warrington Choral Society
Lymm Photographic Society
Library Treasure Hunt
Paul Scates - Pop Up Gallery
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.30
p.23
p.34
p.12
p.13
p.25
p.28
p.34p.32p.25
Festival Trail Races
Local History Walk
Sketchcrawl
Open Gardens
The Lydian Singers
Poisoning Pigeons
Paul Scates - Pop Up Gallery
Lymm Artists’ Exhibition
A Place of Running Water
p.24
p.25
p.35
p.24
p.14
p.15
p.34
p.32
p.25
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FoodFest and Street FunThursday 21st June6:00pm - 9:00pm @ The Cross, Lymm village centre| Free
Indulge yourself in a gourmet selection of culinary experiences from the local restaurants, bars and food outlets in Lymm, with a selection of Turkish, Chinese, Mediterranean, Italian, Indian and the local bakery. With the food stalls lining the street, the village centre will turn into a giant street cafe with a choice to suit everyone. There will be a variety of entertainment and street fun for all ages, including a selection of music from a Caribbean steel band, a Dino Disco, some Hocus Pocus and the Lymm Adivas dancers. This popular event marks the start of the Festival.
BhajisIndian Takeaway
Chilli Club Thai Restaurant & Takeaway
Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm
Eighteen The Cross
Elmas Mediterranean Restaurant
Flavours Turkish Cuisine
Lymm Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Lymm Lounge Chinese Oriental Cuisine
Lymm Pizza
Lymm Twin Town Society
North West Game Selection of game products
Pasha Steakhouse& Bar
Piadina Pronto Authentic Italian flatbread
SahibIndian Restaurant & Takeaway
Sexton’s Village Bakery
The Prosecco Pot
The TerraceCafé & Bar
The Wine Kitchen
Willow Cottage KitchenGluten Free Cakes
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Afternoon Tea Cruises *Tuesday 19th June, Wednesday 20th June & Thursday 21st June1:00pm - 4:00pm@ Canal Bank, Lymm village centre| Adult £22; Children under 12 £12
Enjoy canal-side views of Lymm village and the surrounding area on a relaxing 3-hour return cruise with an afternoon tea of delicious sandwiches, a slice of savoury quiche, handmade scones with clotted cream and jam, a selection of homemade cakes and pastries and tea and coffee all included in the ticket price.
Sunset Cruise with Dinner *Friday 22nd June and Saturday 23rd June 6:30pm - 9:30pm@ Canal Bank, Lymm village centre| Adult £32.95
Unwind at the end of a busy week with a relaxing 3-course dinner cruise along the beautiful Bridgewater Canal. Menu options are available at www.bridgewatercruises.co.uk
Sunday Lunch Cruise *Sunday 24th June1:00pm - 4:00pm@ Canal Bank, Lymm village centre| Adult £32.95; Children under 12 £16
Take a lazy afternoon cruise along the beautiful Bridgewater Canal whilst enjoying a freshly prepared 3-course Sunday lunch.
Booking Cruises
*Enquiries and bookings direct
from the organiser. Please advise of food
allergies prior to booking. Licensed
bar available. M: 07725 130277T: 01942 878606
E: enquiries@bridgewatercruises.
co.uk
Boarding for cruises is at the canal
bank in the village centre, north bank
of the canal on the Oughtrington side of The Cross
bridge, WA13 9DU. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
For Full Venue Information See Pages 36-39 7
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20th Birthday PartyThursday 28th June7:30pm@ Pasha Steakhouse & Bar| £30
To help us celebrate our 20th Birthday, Lymm’s shiny new Pasha Steakhouse is holding a special Festival Party, including a welcome drink, 3-course dinner and live music and
dancing. Menu choices are available on the Festival website.
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David John Dee: Here I Go AgainThursday 21st June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Hotel | £8.50
Local singer David John Dee returns with his ever-popular 60s tribute show. Revisit the swinging 60s with music from The Hollies, Cliff Richard, The Mamas & Papas and many more.
Songs & Tales:An Audience with Jonathan VeiraFriday 22nd June7:45pm (Doors 7:15pm)@ Lymm Baptist Church| £10
TV’s Songs of Praise, special soloist at The Royal Albert Hall…and now at Lymm Baptist Church!
An evening with Jonathan Veira is much more than a concert – it feels like enjoyable time
spent with a good friend. His easy conversational style of sharing his life journey, combined with superb music and riotous anecdotes is enthralling, engaging and inspiring.
Refreshments included in the ticket price.
LymmFest 2018Saturday 23rd JuneFrom 8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Tennis Club@ Boot Room at The Golden Fleece @ The Bridgewater Club @ The Spread Eagle | £11 wristbands*
Bullfrog@Lymm Tennis Club
Bullfrog are a new blues band, sounding like a 100 foot tall Muddy Waters laying waste to entire cities after being bitten by a radioactive lizard. Bullfrog are on a mission to play the heaviest, gnarliest blues that has ever rocked the North West!
Jack Woodward@ Boot Room at The Golden Fleece
Jack is a 24-year old solo artist from the North West. Jack released his second EP ‘Higher’ in January 2018. All 3 tracks were played on Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing multiple times, and featured on ‘Gigslutz’, ‘Fresh on the Net’ and ‘Unsigned Music Awards’.“Fans of Mike Snow and Tom Odell – take note!” BBC Introducing.
Joanne Louise Band@The Bridgewater Club
Joanne Louise is a unique and accomplished songwriter and interpreter of classic popular music with a voice to enchant and create an ambience you won’t forget. The Joanne Louise Band features Joanne Louise Griffiths, Bill Butterworth and James Zaphron.
For Full Venue Information See Pages 36-39 9
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The Jack Rabbits @The Spread Eagle The Jack Rabbits are an exciting, floor-filling, 3-piece band who aim to leave you shimmying, strutting and generally making merry! A hugely talented, energetic Cheshire band covering a wide range of material including pop, rock, soul, funk, swing, rock and roll and jazz from the 50s up to the present day.
*Visit www.lymmfestival.org.uk for more information or ask at the Box Office. Buy an £11 wristband on the night (covers all venues) or buy a ticket in advance and swap for a wristband at any venue. A programme with full details will also be available at each venue on the night.
Bar available at all venues.
Altèri Chamber Choir: A Tropical GarlandSunday 24th June7:30pm (Doors 7:00pm)@ St Mary’s Church| £10
A colourful programme of Brazilian and other music presented by the Altèri Chamber Choir and the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet on their second visit to Lymm.
The sounds and rhythms of Brazil are conjured up by the internationally known Aquarelle Guitar Quartet and the Altèri Chamber Choir in a characteristically colourful programme. This will include music by Roland Dyens (Bresils for guitar quartet) and Villa-Lobos (Bachiana
Bresileiras no. 9). The choir will also be presenting music by Rossini, Debussy, Saint-Saens, Ireland and Vaughan Williams.
You May Say I’m A DreamerMonday 25th June7:30pm (Doors 7:00pm)@ Lymm Methodist Church| Free with retiring collection
The Bridgewater Singers return to Lymm Festival with a programme of beautiful music and readings which mark the anniversary of the end of WW1 and reflect on attitudes to conflict in the last 100 years. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Papyrus.
Refreshments included.
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Lymm Big Sing: Having a Good Time…Tuesday 26th June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Statham Lodge Hotel| £14
Switch is a talented pop duo delivering fabulous female vocals and great piano accompaniments, who will be performing for the first time at Lymm Festival with the popular and uplifting Lymm Big Sing Choir. A night to remember!
Bar available.
Lymm & District Chorus: A Song for PeaceWednesday 27th June7:30pm (Doors 7:00pm)@ St Mary’s Church| £10
Lymm & District Chorus presents a concert of WW1 music, poetry and prose as well as The Armed Man, a musical exploration of armed conflict, which ends with hope for peace in a new age.
Refreshments included.
BraziLymm 18Wednesday 27th June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Golf Club| £12
Latin jazz quintet, Lekol Biche, present the rich sounds of Brazilian music. Local flautist, Meera Maharaj, brings a crack team of instrumentalists from the Royal Academy of Music to entertain you with their latin rhythms. Relax into the sensuous form of the Bossa Nova and discover the spectacular music of Hermeto Pascoal.
Bar available.
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Festival Blues Night: Kyla Brox BandFriday 29th June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Golf Club| £15
Kyla’s voice remains a stunning example of the soul singer’s art: turning up the heat by degrees, lulling and charming before unleashing emotional catharsis, and blurring the distinction between pleasure and pain like the soul greats of old. Whether fronting the mighty Kyla Brox Band, or harnessing undiluted soul power in a duo with musical and life partner Danny Blomeley, Kyla Brox is without
doubt the most authentic UK blues and soul singer of her generation.
Bar available.
John Suchet: Mozart & StraussSaturday 30th June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Baptist Church| £15
The voice of Classic FM’s weekday mornings, John Suchet, presents in person a fascinating and in-depth talk on two of the greatest composers the world has known: their music, their lives and their inspiration.
The music of the Strauss family encapsulated Vienna and does so to this day, but it hides an extraordinary story. An autocratic father who saw his eldest son eclipse him and become the undisputed Waltz King. Delving into the life of Mozart, the most naturally gifted composer who ever lived, John uncovers the man behind many myths.
John’s passion for classical music makes for an inspiring talk.In association with All
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Electric Productions.
Refreshments available.
Warrington Choral Society: Choral MasterpiecesSaturday 30th June7:00pm (Doors 6:15pm)@ St Peter’s Church| Adult £16, Under 18s/Student £5, Family (2+2) £35
A concert comprising two spectacular works of the Classical Oratorio repertoire performed by Warrington Choral Society and orchestra, directed by Michael Wynne. In the first half, Haydn’s historic Nelson Mass, or Mass in Troubled Times, written during the turbulent 1790s as Vienna found itself under threat from Napoleon Bonaparte and his army. The drama continues after
the interval with the colourful orchestration, beautiful solos and exciting choruses of Mozart’s Requiem.
Refreshments available (donations welcome).
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The Lydian Singers: In ConcertSunday 1st July7:30pm (Doors 7:00pm)@ United Reformed Church| £10
The Lydian Singers team up with the strings of the Nantwich Chamber Ensemble to showcase works from their repertoire spanning 500 years: ancient
and modern, sacred and secular, Byrd to Bruckner, Tallis to Todd. Guaranteed to delight and surprise.
Refreshments available (donations welcome).
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As a client-focused firm, we offer in-depth legal expertise and with our origins dating back over 240 years, we pride ourselves on building relationships that last.
Our services include:
- Family & mediation matters
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- Personal injury
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- Litigation & dispute resolution
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- Corporate & commercial matters
- Commercial property law
- Construction & engineering
- Education & academisations
Poisoning Pigeons and Gnashing GnusSunday 1st July 7:30pm (Doors 7:00pm)@ The Spread Eagle| £10
An evening of comic songs. Festival favourites Paul Thompson and John Watterson return to Lymm with a brand new show!
Some of the finest and funniest songs from the wisest and wittiest of wordsmiths, including Tom Lehrer, Flanders and Swann, Jake Thackray, Victor Borge, Monty Python, Tim Minchin and many more.
An absurd, hilarious and satirical evening for all!
Bar available.
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@SlaterHeelisLaw /slaterheelis
0161 969 [email protected]
exceeding expectations
Slater Heelis is a respected and experienced full service law firm with offices in Manchester & Cheshire.
As a client-focused firm, we offer in-depth legal expertise and with our origins dating back over 240 years, we pride ourselves on building relationships that last.
Our services include:
- Family & mediation matters
- Residential conveyancing & leasehold management
- Personal injury
- Wills, trusts & probate
- Litigation & dispute resolution
Understanding your needs
- Employment law (employer or employee)
- Corporate & commercial matters
- Commercial property law
- Construction & engineering
- Education & academisations
The Wenlock Mummy Murder MysteryFriday 22nd June6:30pm (Doors 6:00pm)@ Lymm Library| £2.50 available at any LiveWire library
Do you fancy yourself a Sherlock Holmes? Come and do a bit of sleuthing. Listen to testimonies and question suspects before deciding ‘who dunnit’. An interactive murder mystery event featuring top crime writer Elly Griffiths’ character, forensic archaeologist, Dr. Ruth Galloway.
Refreshments included in the ticket price.
Oh Goody! An Audience with Tim Brooke-TaylorMonday 25th June7:30pm (Doors 7:00pm)@ Statham Lodge Hotel| £20
We are delighted to present this true master of comedy in conversation with the writer, Chris Serle, as he shares a wealth of great stories and anecdotes from his career on stage, screen and radio including, of
course, “The Goodies” and “I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue”.
Presented in association with Clive Conway Productions.
Bar available.
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To Talk to our Care Manager or to arrange a visit, call: 01925 752091
9 Brookfield Road, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0QLEmail: [email protected] Web: www.keatehouse.com
• Residential Care• Dementia Care
• Respite Care• Day Care
Enriching life with quality care
Keate House is an independent family-run Care Home, specialising in providing Residential, Dementia, Respite and Day Care services for the elderly. Situated in the beautiful village of Lymm, our lovely purpose designed home is supported by our compassionate team, dedicated to providing only the best in quality person-centred care in our happy, stimulating and homely environment.
Quality person-centred care for your elderly loved one
To talk to one of our Care Managers or to arrange a visit,
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FestivalComedy ClubWednesday 27th June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Hotel| £15
Another great line-up this year with Troy Hawke, the latest character from comedian Milo McCabe, and Steve Gribbin with his short, sharp, topical songs. Catherine Bohart, Irish comedian, writer and actor completes the line up and all will
be compered by Alex Boardman, a great comedy writer and stand-up comedian in his own right. Strong language and adult themes throughout. All acts subject to change; check www.lymmfestival.
org.uk for updates.
Bar available.
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Comedy/Drama
C A R E H O M EKEATE HOUSE
Quality person-centred care for your elderly loved one
To Talk to our Care Manager or to arrange a visit, call: 01925 752091
9 Brookfield Road, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0QLEmail: [email protected] Web: www.keatehouse.com
• Residential Care• Dementia Care
• Respite Care• Day Care
Enriching life with quality care
Keate House is an independent family-run Care Home, specialising in providing Residential, Dementia, Respite and Day Care services for the elderly. Situated in the beautiful village of Lymm, our lovely purpose designed home is supported by our compassionate team, dedicated to providing only the best in quality person-centred care in our happy, stimulating and homely environment.
Quality person-centred care for your elderly loved one
To talk to one of our Care Managers or to arrange a visit,
01925 752091 Brookfield Road, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0QL
Residential CareDementia Care
• Respite Care• Day Care
LF.05.18
Scarecrow Trail: Let’s Party!Friday 15th June – 2nd July@ Around the village| £5 registration by 8th June from The Coffee House, Eagle Brow. £1 trail guides available at the box office from 15th June.
Three cheers for 20 years – Let’s Party! Create your own scarecrow to help us celebrate the Festival’s 20th Birthday, then display it for all to see on the trail around the village. No prizes, but lots of fun!
Shatliff ShuffleSunday 17th June12 noon@ Meet outside The Spread Eagle| Adults £5, Children £3 – pay on the day
Enjoy the annual 5 mile circular walk around Lymm, stopping at
pubs along the way and giving to charity at the same time. Pick up a map at the start, walk at your own pace and collect stickers from pubs along the way. Exercise, refreshment and all proceeds to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. This is a friendly, sociable pub crawl with a difference. Suitable for all the family.
Refreshments available, not included in the ticket price.
Walkies! In support of Guide DogsSaturday 23rd June11:00am@ Lymm Dam car park, Crouchley Lane| Free – donations to Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs need your help to create more life-changing partnerships. Join Dogs Unite in a leisurely stroll around the Dam to raise funds
for this fantastic charity.
Abandon Your SatNavTuesday 26th June6:00pm - 7:30pm@ Ranger Cabin, Crouchley Lane WA13 0AS| Free
Can you find your way around Lymm Dam by identifying a point on a map and plotting a course to it? Let’s hope so, because only then will the next place you have to go be revealed! A guided walk with the Rangers for budding explorers.
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EVENT DATE PRICES QTY TOTAL
David John Dee: Here I Go Again
21 June £8.50
Songs & Tales: An Audi-ence with Jonathan Veira
22 June £10
Our Favourite Poems 22 June £6
LymmFest 2018 23 June £11
Historic Transport Day 24 June Adult £5
Child £3
Family (2+2) £12
Altèri Chamber Choir: A Tropical Garland
24 June £10
Oh Goody! An Audience with Tim Brooke-Taylor
25 June £20
Lymm Big Sing: Having A Good Time
26 June £14
The Midnight Gang 27 June Adult £10
Child U12 £6
Local History Walk: Evening
27 June £4
Festival Comedy Club 27 June £15
BraziLymm 18 27 June £12
Lymm & District Chorus: A Song for Peace
27 June £10
20th Birthday Party 28 June £30
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EVENT DATE PRICES QTY TOTAL
Morgan & West: Time Travelling Magicians
28 June Adult £10
Child U12 £6
Crime Writing: Classic to Contemporary
28 June £10
The Enigma Machine Story
29 June £10
Festival Blues Night: Kyla Brox Band
29 June £15
Family Garden Party at Lymm Hall
30 June Adult £10
Child (2-16) £8
Under 2 FREE
John Suchet: Mozart & Strauss
30 June £15
Warrington Choral Socie-ty: Choral Masterpieces
30 June Adult £16
U18/Student £5
Family (2+2) £35
Local History Walk: Afternoon
01 July £4
The Lydian Singers: In Concert
01 July £10
Lymm Open Gardens 01 July Adult £7.50
Child 5-16 £2.50
Poisoning Pigeons & Gnashing Gnus
01 July £10
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Box Office DetailsLocation: Village Hall Annexe, Pepper Street, Lymm WA13 0JBOpening Times:
Saturday 26th May 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSaturday 2nd June 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSaturday 9th June 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Then every day from Saturday 16th June to Sunday 1st July:
Weekdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pmSaturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
There are two late nights until 8:00pm on Thursday 21st June (FoodFest) and Saturday 23rd June (LymmFest).
Box Office enquiries and information: 07762 413971 during Box Office opening times only. Please note tickets cannot be bought over the phone.
Online BookingBuy tickets online from our website www.lymmfestival.org.uk. A small booking fee of 50p per ticket will be applied upon checkout.
General Ticket InformationTo avoid disappointment we recommend buying tickets in advance. Tickets for all events will be available on the door, unless stated otherwise. If an event is sold out, this information will be available on our website and at the Box Office.
We regret that we cannot issue any refunds on returned tickets unless the event is sold out AND we are able to re-sell the tickets to a waiting list.
If any event requires booking direct via the organiser this is detailed, along with contact information, within this guide and on the event page on the website.
Unless stated otherwise, concessionary prices will apply to aged 16 and under.
Additional ticket order forms can be downloaded from the Festival website at www.lymmfestival.org.uk/events/box-office/
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Family Garden PartySaturday 30th June1:00pm – 6:00pm@ Lymm Hall| Adult £10; Children (2-16) £8; Under 2 Free
A family fun day set in the stunning grounds of Lymm Hall on Rectory Lane. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful garden. There will be entertainment for all ages, including music and storytelling sessions in the sunken garden.
This event is supported by Kids Planet who’ll have their gazebo on-site
offering baby-friendly activities, face painting and, who knows, maybe one of your favourite TV characters will make an appearance!
There will be a competition trail and outdoor toys to keep you and your little ones busy and entertained.
If you don’t fancy packing a picnic there will be a Marie Curie stall selling tea, coffee, homemade cakes and gingerbread men. Enjoy a glass of fizz from The Prosecco Pot or you can even treat yourself to an ice cream whilst enjoying a varied programme
of entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Refreshments available, not included in the ticket price.Please note: No dogs allowed in the garden.
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Lymm Open GardensSunday 1st July12:00pm - 5:30pm@ See brochure with ticket| Adult £7.50; Children 5-16 £2.50
In 2018 Lymm Open Gardens returns with a unique chance to spend an afternoon touring glorious gardens which will delight and enthral even the most seasoned gardening enthusiasts.
Refreshments available, not included in the ticket price.
Festival Trail RacesSunday 1st JulyFun Run 10:30, 5k 11:00, 10k 12:00@ Lymm High School| Fun Run £3; 5k £6/£8/£10; 10k £10/£12 Details on Lymm Runners website
The Lymm Festival Trail Races offers distances – and prizes - to suit the whole family: from a kid’s fun run around the High School playing field, to 5K and 10K races through Lymm’s beautiful woods. Enter online in advance via lymmrunners.org.uk. No entries available on the day.
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Lymm - A Place of Running WaterThursday 21st June - Sunday 1st JulyThursday 21st June 4:00pm – 8:30pm Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 1st July 1:00pm – 5:00pm EXCEPT Sunday 24th June 11:00am - 5:00pm@ Lymm Heritage & Information Centre| Free - Donations welcome
The ‘Lymm Story’ exhibition celebrates the two canals that literally shaped the development of the village. Browse fascinating images and artefacts that reveal the forgotten stories. PLUS celebrate 20 years of the Lymm Festival recalled in photos and memorabilia.
Lymm Photographic Society Festival ExhibitionMonday 25th June - Saturday 30th JuneDuring library opening hours@ Lymm Library| Free
Drop in to the library to see some of the best images from members of the Lymm Photographic Society and a special display of local scenes taken over several years.
Local History WalkWednesday 27th June 6:30pm Sunday 1st July 1:30pm@ Venue printed on ticket| £4
If you are new to the area or just want to know more about the history of your village, join this gentle stroll for approximately 2½ hours followed by refreshments. All proceeds donated to Cancer Research. Guide dogs only.
The Enigma Machine StoryFriday 29th June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Baptist Church| £10
Dr Mark ‘Enigma’ Baldwin’s talk and demonstration offers a rare opportunity for the audience to see and even play with a genuine, wartime Enigma Machine. He delivers the perfect balance of history, human interest and technical insight to create a fascinating event.
Refreshments available.
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Lymm Historic Transport DaySunday 24th June10am - 5pm@ May Queen Field & all over the Village| Adult £5, Child £3, Family 2+2 £12
So much to see and do, all packed into one day at Lymm Historic Transport Day.
This year we bring you cars from the movies, including Lightning McQueen and ECTO-1 of Ghostbusters fame, plus the return of the Batmobile. We will be celebrating the new Jurassic Park movie with the 4x4 tour bus, the park gates and the return of the Lymm dinosaur. In the arena, don’t miss the Extreme Mountain Bike Show.
You will find the field packed from top to bottom with classic vehicles, steam train rides, live music, world foods and more.
The LEGO and aviation art expos always come up with great new ideas and down in the village the traction engines, historic working boats and model railways promise to make it another unforgettable day for Lymm. Don’t forget to visit the Heritage Centre too for an exhibition about the people who built, worked and lived along Lymm’s two canals.
As we go to press we are still waiting
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for confirmation of at least one more star attraction so check www.lymmtransport.org.uk for the latest news.
Parking is available at Crouchley Lane or Lymm High School and taking the vintage shuttle bus into the village is all part of the fun and is included in the price. This year, for the first time, Network Warrington will be running vintage shuttle buses too from Warrington town centre (separate charge, see website for details).
Key times: 10:00am - Village centre venues open10:30am - Drive-in parade11:00am - Main (May Queen) Event field opens 4:30pm - Historic Sail Past5:00pm - Event closes Park & Rides operate from approx. 9:30am – 5:15pm
See notices in the village or the event programme for precise event times.
A Big Thank You To HTD Main Sponsors
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Library Treasure HuntThursday 21st June - Saturday 30th JuneDrop in during library opening times@ Lymm Library| Free
If you put a ‘V’ on room and search in the place of books, what do you get? Our fabulous transport-themed library treasure hunt!
Children aged 3+ are welcome to complete all the clues in order to receive a prize.
Pets as Therapy (PAT): Read2DogsSaturday 23rd June 11:00am - 11:30am and 11:30am - 12 noonLymm Library| Free, but please book in advance at the library
A wonderful opportunity for children to come and read to Clover, a listening dog! PAT dogs provide confidence and fun for young people who have difficulty reading to others in a group. Suitable for children aged 3+.
Meet the Author of “Pugalugs”Saturday 23rd June1:30pm@ Lymm Library| £2.00 per child. Tickets available at any LiveWire library
Meet Jessica Parish, author of the Pugalugs books! Pugalugs is the loveable pug behind the cartoon character, who gets up to all sorts of adventures in his books. Have your book signed and meet Pugalugs himself!Suitable for age 3+.
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Crafty Kids at the LibraryMonday 25th June - Wednesday 27thJune and Saturday 30th JuneWeekdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 12:00pm@ Lymm Library| Free
Froggy Craft: Tuesday 26th June and Wednesday 27th June. Dive in for a free craft session to make your own Jumpy Frog. Suitable for age 3+.
Dinosaur Craft: Monday 25th June. Is it Diplodocus or T-rex? Stomp along for a free craft session to make a paper plate dinosaur. Suitable for age 3+.
Racing Car Craft: Saturday 30th June. Come roaring along to join our free craft session to make a mini cardboard racing car. Suitable for age 3+.
The Midnight GangWednesday 27th June7:00pm (Doors 6:30pm)@ Lymm High School| Adult £10; Under 12s £6
The Midnight Gang gather in the middle of the night in the name of magic, mischief and memory making. Be prepared to be daring at this adaptation of David Walliams’ bestseller. Who knows where the night may lead?
Refreshments available.
Morgan & West: Time Travelling MagiciansThursday 28th June7:00pm (Doors 6:30pm)@ Lymm High School| Adult £10; Under 12s £6
Great Scott! Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West bring a magical extravaganza to a millennium near you! Not content with their lot as the 19th century’s greatest magic duo, this prestidigitatory pair present a conjuring spectacular for the audiences of the modern day.
Refreshments available.
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Festival Grand Draw Fantastic Prizes!Look out for Grand Draw tickets all around the Festival for a chance to win one of the following wonderful prizes generously donated by local companies
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for Two – Peckforton Castle MUFC 2016/17 Shirt Signed by Juan Mata – Manchester United FC Sunday Lunch for Four – The Park Royal Hotel Sharing Board and Bottle of Wine – The Wine Kitchen, Lymm Taste the Difference Hamper – Sainsbury’s, Lymm Champagne Breakfast for Two – The Church Green, Lymm Gift Voucher – Libertas Therapy, Lymm Meal for Two – Pasha Steakhouse, Lymm Luxury 45-hour Candle – Lymm Candle Company Voucher for Two Main Courses – The Crown, Lymm
Tickets are on sale at Festival events and in the Box Office. Thank you for taking part and supporting the Festival.
Tickets£1 each
£5 per book
Branching Out: At the bottom of the seaThursday 21st June - Friday 29th JuneThursday 21st June 6:00pm – 8:30pm, Friday 22nd June 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday 25th June 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday 28th June 1:00pm - 3:30pm and Friday 29th June 12:00pm - 4:00pm@ Lymm Youth & Community Centre| Free
Contribute your artwork to a collage of life under the sea to be displayed in Lymm Youth and Community Centre during the Festival. To be involved contact [email protected] or get more details from www.lymmfestival.org.uk.
Lymm Artists’ Summer ExhibitionThursday 21st June - Sunday 1st JulyThursday 21st June 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Friday 22nd June to Friday 29th June 10:00am – 5.00pm daily (except Sunday 24th June
10:00am – 4:00pm), Saturday 30th June 10:00am - 4:00pm and Sunday 1st July 10:00am - 2:00pm@ Council Chamber,Village Hall| Free
Celebrating another Lymm Festival, the Lymm Artists will be holding an exciting summer exhibition showing their latest work in a wide range of media.
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Our Favourite PoemsFriday 22nd June7:30pm (Doors 7:00pm)@ Methodist Church| £6
Join our talented team of readers to hear a varied selection of poems, many of which have been chosen by members of the audience. The poems will range from dramatic to thoughtful, wry to wildly comic and thought-provoking to heart-warming. It will be a truly poetic feast. Requests to be emailed to [email protected] (titled ‘poetry request’) or in the box in the Library, by Friday 25th May.
Refreshments available (donations welcome).
Lymm Floral Art Group ExhibitionSaturday 23rd June10:00am - 4:30pmVillage Hall| Free
A display of contemporary and traditional floral designs created by the group’s members. Come and have a go with ‘hands-on’ sessions suitable for everyone.
Refreshments sold in aid of the Down’s Syndrome Association.
Manchester Bonsai Society Annual ShowSaturday 23rd June10:00am - 4:00pm@ United Reform Church| Free entry, donate after you’ve seen the exhibition
A spectacular display of bonsai trees, ranging from the work of beginners to the trees to be shown at the RHS Tatton Park Show in July.
Members will be on hand to offer advice and help you to find the right tree to buy.
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Paul Scates Art: Pop Up GalleryThursday 28th June - Sunday 1st July10.00am – 5.00pm daily@ 8 Green View, Lymm, WA13 9RB| Free
Paul Scates has established himself as a local Lymm Artist with his own “quirky style”. New work by the artist will be released at this year’s Pop Up Gallery. Paul’s work is always fun and upbeat.
Refreshments available. Donations to charity.
Crime Writing: Classic to ContemporaryThursday 28th June8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)@ Lymm Hotel| £10
Acclaimed (and local!) crime writer Martin Edwards heads a panel of three northern crime writers to discuss the enduring appeal of crime fiction, ranging from Agatha Christie and other classics to present day mysteries.
Bar available.
Maple Lodge Art Group ExhibitionSaturday 30th June10:00am - 4:00pm@ Village Hall| Free
Visit this delightful exhibition and enjoy works in a variety of media as well as demonstrations from this group of talented amateur artists.
Refreshments available.
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Lymm Sketchcrawl 2018Sunday 1st July1.00pm – 3.00pm@ Village Hall, Pepper Street| Free
Local artists invite anyone who loves drawing (regardless of age or ability) to bring a sketchbook and any type of paint/pencils suitable for sketching outside (a portable stool is useful too). Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
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01 VILLAGE HALL & ANNEXE
Pepper Street WA13 0JB
02 LYMM HOTEL
Whitbarrow Rd WA13 9AQ
03 LYMM YOUTH &
COMMUNITY CENTRE Bridgewater St WA13 0AB
03 LYMM HERITAGE CENTRE
1 Leigh St WA13 0DA
04 METHODIST CHURCH
Eagle Brow WA13 0LP
05 CANAL BANK (CRUISES)
Village Centre
06 LYMM TENNIS CLUB
Brookfield Rd WA13 0PX
07 THE BRIDGEWATER CLUB
Whitbarrow Rd WA13 9AP
08 THE SPREAD EAGLE
Eagle Brow WA13 0AG
09 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Brookfield Rd WA13 0QL
09 LYMM LIBRARY
Davies Way WA13 0QW
10 ST MARY’S CHURCH
Church Road WA13 0AL
11 LYMM HALL
Rectory Lane WA13 0AJ
12 BAPTIST CHURCH
Higher Lane WA13 0AZ
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13 LYMM DAM CAR PARK
& RANGER CABIN Crouchley Lane WA13 0AS
14 STATHAM LODGE HOTEL
Warrington Road WA13 9BP
15 MAY QUEEN FIELD
Pepper Street
16 PAUL SCATES STUDIO
8 Green View WA13 9RB
17 ST PETER’S CHURCH
Oughtrington Lane WA13 0QY
18 LYMM GOLF CLUB
Whitbarrow Rd WA13 9AN
19 LYMM HIGH SCHOOL
Oughtrington Lane WA13 0RB
20 THE GOLDEN FLEECE
41 The Cross WA13 0HR
21 PASHA STEAKHOUSE
The Cross WA13 0HP
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Held between October and March, we hope to keep you entertained with music and more throughout the winter.
We are delighted to announce the dates of our Winter Warmers later this year.
On 19th October, we will bring you an evening of “Mystery, Memory and Magic” at Lymm Golf Club with John Holt and Chris Rawlins.
Then, on 18th November, we are delighted to welcome back Festival favourite, international concert pianist Stephen Hough, for a recital at St Peter’s Church.
Further details of these and other Winter Warmer events, including when tickets go on sale, will be announced on our website, in our e-newsletter and on our Facebook page.
Save the date for next year
Thursday 20th June - Sunday 30th June 2019
Make a note in your diary NOW and then you won’t miss any of the fun and entertainment when we do it all again next year!