LYMM Parish Council is excited to confirm that Carols from The Cross will be back, live, from the centre of the village again this year on December 23.
Lymm Radio will be working in partnership with the Parish Council once more, making sure that those who are unable to attend in person can listen live across the radio waves.
There will be some changes though; the main one being that, instead of taking place on Xmas Eve, Carols from The Cross will be held on Friday 23rd December this year. There were various reasons for this decision being made including costs, but primarily, for those who make the event happen. This change allows all those involved in putting on the event – from partner organisations, St Mary’s Church, Councillors and staff – to be able to enjoy Christmas with their families, loved ones and friends on Christmas Eve.
Another change… following the astounding success of the Platinum Jubilee beacon lighting event, Lymm Radio will also host a live broadcast from the stage before the carol singing starts. Lymm Radio will start the festive ball rolling and warm up the crowds’ vocal chords from 6pm. Town Crier, Peter Powell, will then launch the traditional carols sing song at 7pm. Warrington Brass Band will be on stage providing the tunes, and charity collection buckets will be in circulation on the night for donations for the band.
Organisers have added more speakers (with more power) to make sure that everyone can hear and join in, this will all be staged from the Lower Dam.
Councillor Ben Selwood and Chairman of the Parish Council Events Committee said: “We are excited to be bringing Carols back to the village this year, however, we understand that the change of date is a marmite situation – it will be better for some but maybe not for others. We are looking forward to welcoming as many of our residents as possible back to the village on Friday the 23rd December.”
If you’re coming into the village, the roads will be closed from 5.30pm.
To listen in, open Lymm Radio in your usual way. If you need help to get started, check out the Lymm Radio website – www.lymmradio.co.uk
Also, look out for out Lymm’s very own, new, Advent Calendar Trail. Follow the trail, find the clues and win a prize…
For sponsorship opportunities, to volunteer at the event or for more information, please contact the Clerk on 07741 877870 or [email protected].
