THE ancient tradition of Lymm Rushbearing is set to return to the village on Sunday, August 11.
The Lymm Rushbearing procession will leave the Lower Dam at 4pm and arrive at St Marys church about 4.30.
The origins of Rushbearing dates from the Middle Ages and Lymm is one of the few remaining communities in the UK that continues the tradition. The Lymm event was revived in the 1970s by local resident Chris Limb.
Local Morris troupes Lymm Morris and Bollin Morris provide the entertainment while Lymm May Queen and Rose Queen also join the procession.
The celebration takes place each year on the Sunday closest to August 15th, which is St Mary’s Day who is the patron of the village church.
The job of replacing rushes on the earthen floor of the church became a festival and in many places (including Lymm) had Morris dancers and music.
Any organisations whishing to take part should contcat [email protected]