Round Table’s fundraising goes up a gear
MEMBERS of Lymm and District Round Table put the wheels in motion on back-to-back charity cycle rides – and earned almost £400 in the process.
Dave Openshaw, Chris Stephens, John Edwards and Rik Wilson (pictured) rode the 60-mile Cheshire Plains and Peaks Cycling Challenge and raised £200 in aid of St Rocco’s Hospice.
Not content with that feat, Dave, Chris and John were joined by Rick Church for an even longer ride – 100-miles from Wythenshawe Park to Nantwich and back – for Christie Cancer Hospital in Manchester, which raised a further £190.
“My dad got treatment at Christie’s when others said there was nothing they could do,” said Dave. “I’m really pleased we managed to send some money their way – along with St Rocco’s – it made the resulting aches and pains well worth it!”
Bonfire raises record figure
A HOST of local charities and community groups are set to receive a pre-Christmas boost thanks to the Lymm and District Round Table’s ‘Big Lymm Bonfire’.
A record £7,000 was raised from the event held at Lymm Rugby Club on Crouchley Lane, meaning this year more worthy causes will benefit than ever before.
Bonfire organiser and Round Table member Mike O’ Crowley said: “We’d like to thank all the members of the public who came to the event – we had a bit of a technical issue with the fireworks which meant they went off in two stages however we hope that didn’t spoil anyone’s enjoyment of the evening too much.
“I’m particularly pleased that the new disabled area was well-received and that those who made use of it, such as residents from Cotebrook House, were able to get a good view of the display. Our thanks also go out to Betterprint who carried out a lot of work for us for nothing, the stall holders who kept the crowds well fed and watered and the rugby club who allowed us to host the bonfire here once again.”
Three cheers for the Lymm Beer Festival!
LYMM’S inaugural beer festival received charitable ‘cheers’ as hundreds of ale lovers attended the event, raising over £2,000 in the process.
Over 300 people sampled some of the 29 beers and ciders on sale and were treated to some hearty grub courtesy of Lymm Ladies Circle.
CAMRA member Kevin Campbell said: “There was an excellent range of drinks on offer, both from in and around Warrington and across England and Wales, including dark beers, pale ales, ciders and even different types of perry. As an inaugural event it was really well organised – hats off to them.”
Lymm and District Round Table chairman Chris Stephens added: “We’re delighted that so many people came along to sample the great selection of beers we had on offer and we’re very grateful to all the local businesses and organisations that sponsored barrels. There’s no rest for the wicked though – our attentions must now quickly turn to the Big Lymm Bonfire!”
Wythenshawe groups get charity boost
TWO Wythenshawe initiatives have received a financial boost following donations from the Lymm and District Round Table.
We donated £500 to Wythenshawe Wheelers All Abilities Cycling Club – which helps cyclists with disabilities – and £100 to Wythenshawe Park’s Horticultural Centre in aid of its redevelopment following vandalism in May.
Cash boost for Stockport charity
Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society has received a financial boost following a donation from the Lymm and District Round Table.
We donated £750 to the society which supports over 500 children and adults in Stockport, Manchester, Trafford, Tameside, Derbyshire and Cheshire, who have a range of physical and/or learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions.
The money will initially go into general society funds, to ultimately be used to pay for equipment and activities for service users.
Adrian Rigby-Bates, the society’s fundraiser, said: “Everybody at Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society would like to thank the Lymm and District Round Table for their generous recent donation. This money will be invaluable to our society and will have a positive impact on the quality of life for disabled children and adults.”
Chairman of the Lymm and District Round Table, which organises a number of fundraising events throughout the year, Chris Stephens, said: “Although we are based in Lymm we are keen to support charities and community groups across the region and we felt that Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society is particularly worthy. We hope our donation goes some way to assisting its future development.”
Record year for Lymm and District Round Table
THE Lymm and District Round Table has raised a record amount for charity this year with £10,000 donated to local causes.
The impressive total was raised from the proceeds of the Round Table’s main events throughout 2010/11 – the Lymm Duck Race, Big Lymm Bonfire and Burns Night – in addition to ‘Movember’, a worldwide initiative that raises vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer.
New chairman Chris Stephens said: “All our events this year have been really well attended by the public and local businesses and traders have also provided valuable support. Combined with all the hard work our members have put in it’s no real surprise that we’ve managed to raise as much as we have.
“There’s a real buzz about the Lymm and District Round Table with a rapidly growing membership and next year promises to be better still with a few new events, such as Lymm’s first charity beer festival, added to the mix.”
The local causes to have benefited from the Round Table’s donations include Thelwall and Stockton Health Scouts, STEPS charity, Ravenbank Primary School, Wollston Playgroup and Cheshire Search and Rescue.
Lymm goes quackers for the duck race!
MEMBERS of the public came out in force on Easter Monday to support Lymm and District Round Table’s duck race – helping to raise over £5,000 for charity in the process.
Led by main sponsor, Brolley, who provide family and household services, a host of businesses also supported the event, helping to make it the most successful duck race ever.
“We’re really grateful to everyone who got involved this year, from the people who bought ducks, to the stall-holders who helped to ensure the crowds had a great day,” said Dave Healey, organiser and Round Table member. “We’re particularly thankful to the local businesses who managed to sponsor this year in what are difficult times.
“As a result of such generosity we’re delighted that such a huge sum of money – a record for this event – will be making its way to local charity and community groups this year.”
The winning ducks were numbers 822 (first), 396 (second) and 217 (third), with the super duck winner named as The Best of Warrington website, and corporate duck winners Sweeney Todd Barbers and Stan James bookmakers.
Prizes were also awarded to those who guessed the correct finish times of special Lymm Ladies Circle pink and blue ducks which helped to raise funds for breast cancer and testicular cancer respectively.
Duck Race 2011
CHARITY duck racing is once again on the bill this Easter Monday (April 25th) thanks to the Lymm and District Round Table.
The popular annual event takes place in Lymm village, with the race beginning at 12.30pm. A wide range of food stalls and children’s entertainment will be open from 10.30am.
“We raised £3,000 for charity and local causes last year so the pressure’s on to make this the best Duck Race ever,” said Dave Healey, organiser and Round Table member. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed for a good day weather-wise and we encourage everyone from Lymm and beyond to come down and support this great community event.”
Racing ducks are on sale by The Cross, Lymm, on the four Saturdays preceding Easter Monday and you can also buy them on the day. Normal ducks are priced at £1, with corporate ducks £30 and super ducks £60. The first duck over the line receives £100, second place £50 and third £25.
Alternatively, all types of ducks can be bought online at www.lymmduckrace.co.uk
Event sponsors and contributors are also welcome. So if you have a local business and want to gain some publicity, or have an idea for running a stall, then contact Dave on 07883 511721.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
THE top lips of members of the Lymm and District Round Table have suddenly become a bit chillier after having their charity-inspired moustaches shaved off.
Hulk Hogan Getting a Close Shave
Thirteen members of the Table – which organises a number of charity and community events throughout the year – have raised over £3,000 by growing moustaches throughout November as part of the popular ‘Movember’ campaign, more than any other Round Table in the UK.
Movember is a worldwide initiative that was set up with the sole aim of raising vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer.
Chairman Dave Openshaw, who had his moustache finally shaved off along with fellow members at Sweeney Todd barbers in Lymm, said: “Although it’s been pretty embarrassing it’s also been a great laugh seeing what styles of moustaches the lads have gone for.
“We’re really grateful to everyone who has donated, but to be honest we’re all glad to see the back of them – and the same goes for our wives and girlfriends!”
Records Broken at Bonfire
Explosions in the sky
THE Lymm and District Round Table are set to donate thousands more to charity after totting up the proceeds from their annual bonfire and fireworks night.
A record £5,000 of profits were raised from the event held at Lymm Rugby Club on Crouchley Lane, an impressive £1,000 more than last year.
Bonfire organiser and Round Table member Richard Storey said: “We’d like to thank all the people who came along and supported the event, it was a great night and the fireworks were as spectacular as ever.
“Our gratitude also goes out to the event’s main sponsors – Kids Planet Day Nursery – and all the stall holders who provided some much-needed hot food and drink to the public. With so much money raised this year, we’ll do well to top it next time around – but we’ll certainly give it a good go!”
