LYMM Heritage and Information Centre group are still searching for a suitable venue in the village.
During an open meeting at the Boot Room of The Fleece, Treasurer Tim Askham reported that an application for charitable status was now in progress while fundraiser Carolyn Hassall has submitted the first step toward an application for a start-up grant from the heritage fund.
Chair Alan Williams reported that since the last meeting he had done two further presentations, to the Lymm and District History Society, and to the heads of all the local primary schools during a team meeting at Lymm High School.
“Working in partnership with other local groups will be vital to the success of the venture” explained Alan. “Each group brings something unique to the whole project”.
Fundraising can only really start in earnest once the group is a registered charity when it can derive the extra benefits of gift aid but the group has already received indications of possible support.
There was a lengthy discussion and a number of suggestions for a venue, with general agreement that the village centre would be the aspiration for a centre as it would be most accessible to visitors.
In the meantime the centre continues to build up more material. Some of this was featured in a mock-up display of information panels and artefacts during the evening. The group are also planning to put together pop-up displays suitable for short-term display at various venues and events including Historic Transport Day.
If you would like to get involved or have something to contribute contact the group via the website www.lymmihc.co.uk…( which will shortly be changing to Lymmhic.co.uk)
Picture shows Su Williams with some items for the heritage centre
