THE people of Lymm took a rather blasé attitude to the news that the village had – once again – figured in the annual Sunday Times “best places to live” list.
There was a “oh, that again” response from many residents – and a touch of indignation from one long-standing villager who commented: “The Sunday Times seems to think we are a town.”
Lymm did not come top of the North West list – that honour fell to Knutsford.
But the newspaper regarded Lymm highly for its proximity to the M6 and the M56, ease of commuting to Manchester and Liverpool, its variety of shops, the Bridgewater Canal and its general “prettiness.”
The number of local festivals and events also scored highly for the village, with the annual Duck Race particularly impressing the newspaper.
One person who did not take the success lightly was local councillor Ian Marks.
He said: “I am delighted that Lymm has once again been selected to appear in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Live’ list.
“This comes as no surprise to those of us who are fortunate to live here. The village has a lot going for it. There is a tremendous community spirit and a wide variety of organisations and groups catering for all interests.
“ We are blessed with many highly popular festivals and events that attract loads of people. We have a fascinating heritage, attractive waterways, green spaces and footpaths and we are well connected with the outside world with easy access to roads, rail and airports.”
Lymm Dam
