LYMM village’s historic Lymm May Queen festival is set to take place in May – with the hope of better weather!
Historically the event has always taken place on the second Saturday in June but in recent years it has not been blessed with the best of weather, with this year’s cancelled on the day due to the state of the May Queen Field following torrential rain.
The previous year the parade was a wash out due to a torrential down pour.
Local councillor Kath Buckley has taken over as Lymm May Queen Chair.
Kath said: “Lymm May Queen in its present form started after World War II in 1948 and has been carrying on in one shape or another since then. The coming May Queen in 2018 aims to go back to its roots as a fun family event which everyone can enjoy. It is taking place in May, so that we can ensure that our key audience school children and their families will be there to take part, plus we hope for better weather!!!”
The event will start as usual with a procession of floats and attractions through our the village. The theme for the 2018 procession will be ‘Celebration’.
It is hoped there will be a lot of support for the procession. Any one wanting to take part in the procession contact Paul Middlehurst on [email protected]
It ends with the procession led by the May Queen, Rose Queen and retinue entering and being crowned on the May Queen field itself.
Kath added: “We intend to be moving away from the big fair rides and instead will be concentrating on the event being for all the family. Once you pay your entrance ticket there will be a lot of free /minimal cost events for all the family such as bouncy castles, face painting and loads of stalls to browse and buy from.”
Anyone who wants to be on the field with a stall/event contact Di Kerfoot on [email protected]
The ‘picking’ of the May Queen will take place on March 3rd at the Village Hall 12.00 – 2.00pm. Letters will be going out in the new year – organiser is Farah Jones.
The focus will be, as always, on the May Queen and Rose Queen but once the crowning has taken place it is hoped people will stay to enjoy the dance competitions and other fun experiences.
Kath added: “We hope people will support this event, which with the Duck Race, kicks off the festival season for Lymm. We always need volunteers on the day to help with the procession, on the field and as Marshalls.” Anyone interested in these roles contact [email protected]
Watch out for the Face book and website for further details.For more information on these contact [email protected] .
The May Queen programme aims to be out by at the latest the beginning of April.
Anyone interested in sponsoring an advertisement in the programme, please contact Glenis Sharp/Sharon Roberts on [email protected]
This year’s May Queen was a wash out
