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!”
Growing for Movember
Lymm & District Round Table are doing their bit for bad fashion, whilst raising money for prostate cancer charities, by growing moustaches for “Movember”. Expect to see some dodgy pictures of us in the press soon.
For more details on Movember, visit uk.movember.com.
£500 to Flood Appeal
THE Lymm and District Round Table have donated £500 to the Pakistan Flood Appeal.
The Table – itself a registered charity which typically raises funds for local causes – decided to break from tradition and make the donation in response to the floods which have killed more than 1,700 people and affected a further 17m.
The UK has committed £64m in response to the disaster which began in August and the British public have donated more than £47m.
Chairman Dave Openshaw said: “Although we raise a lot of money for the local community there are times when the need is so great that we feel we should help out, wherever they are.
“So many people have been affected – including lots of children – and donating £500 to the emergency appeal for aid is the least we could do.”
BONFIRE TO GO OFF WITH A BANG
THE Lymm and District Round Table is hoping for another great turn-out at this year’s bonfire night – with thousands more raised for charity in the process.
Over £4,000 was raised last year with around 1500 people attending the event held at Lymm Rugby Club on Crouchley Lane. This year’s event will once again be held at the Rugby Club on Saturday 6th November with doors opening at 6pm, bonfire lit at 6.30pm and firework display from 7pm.
“Last year’s bonfire event was a great success and we’re hoping for more of the same this year,” said Richard Storey, organiser and Round Table member. “Lots of worthy local causes benefited from the proceeds such as Cotebrook House, Warrington Speak Up, Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled and disabled access for Lymm Rugby Club – and that’s all thanks to the people who came through the door.
“There’ll be loads going on again this year including a really impressive firework display, Chadwick’s children’s rides, plenty of food and drink on offer – including a hog roast and Moo Cow Coffee – and many other stalls run by the community including the Ladies Circle.
“We really hope the public will come out to support the event once again and ensure we raise even more money this year.”
Tickets will be on sale – complete with ‘Guy’ – by The Cross, Lymm, on the three weekends preceding bonfire night, and you can also pay on the door. Prices are £10 for family (up to two adults and two children), £5 for adults and £2 for children.
The Round Table are also seeking sponsors for the event – for more information contact Richard on 07929 357580.
The Lymm and District Round Table is one of the most buoyant in the country with a large and enthusiastic membership and regular social and charity events planned throughout the year.
A Fantastic Year for Table
Lymm and District Round Table is celebrating another successful year after donating almost £8,000 to local causes.
The impressive total was raised from the proceeds of the Round Table’s four main events throughout 2009/10 – the Easter Monday Duck Race, Bonfire Night, Dickensian Day and Burns Night.
New chairman Dave Openshaw said: “It’s been another great year for the Lymm and District Round Table with a sharp increase in membership – in stark contrast to the national trend – and pleasing attendances at our events. The main purpose of the Round Table, however, is to help out charities and community groups in need, so it’s particularly satisfying that we’ve been able to raise such a large amount.”
Local causes to have benefited from the Round Table’s donations include Cotebrook House, Warrington Speak Up, Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, Warrington Mencap and the Steps Charity. Additionally, £1,000 was donated to both Lymm Youth and Community Centre and Lymm Rugby Club’s disabled access schemes.
Lymm and District Round Table is one of the most buoyant in the country with a large and enthusiastic membership and regular social and charity events planned throughout the year.
