BUSY times are ahead at Lymm Hub, home to Lymm Library and Lymm Sanctuary Hub and Business Centre, with plenty of project and site news.
The Hub’s regular community projects are thriving with three new projects launched following their last community engagement campaign.
New projects for 2025
February saw the launch of Vantry, a pop-up community shop and café which runs 2-4pm every Monday (except Bank Holidays) in Lymm Hub.
This collaboration with Warrington Foodbank aims to reduce food waste and bring affordable shopping to families in Lymm, Thelwall, High Legh and Warburton without the need for referral.
Over 100 households have benefitted from great value grocery supplies and free refreshments (donations accepted). Thanks are extended to the Sainsbury’s Neighbourly Scheme, Lymm Ladies Circle, and private donors for raising over £2,000 towards running costs.
March saw a second project collaboration, this time with Warrington Voluntary Action, called Talking Point. This service provides free, friendly advice about a range of issues including travel, benefits, housing, carer support and local groups. It also signposts to further support agencies e.g. Citizen’s Advice. It is run every Thursday, 10-12 noon by Lymm Sanctuary Hub volunteers and is held in Lymm Youth and Community Centre – the same time as the fish van, fruit and veg stall and Breakfast Club.
The third new project for 2025 responds to requests for more social groups. Along with several partners in Lymm and Thelwall, the Hub has produced a calendar of regular meet-ups (rather than hobby or interest groups) that offer company, chat and refreshments.
The first version of this timetable is shown on this page to cut out and keep handy, or share with family, friends and neighbours. It will be regularly updated and shared online. For anyone unable to access it online, copies are available in public locations or by contacting the Hub. If you run or attend any other groups, please send details to: [email protected]
Lymm Community Garden
As we step into spring and spend more time outdoors, you may have noticed the new benches in the garden beside the Hub and in front of Lymm Library. This is thanks to local fundraising and the support of Lymm Round Table, Lymm Ladies Circle, Lymm Runners and Lymm Jubilee WI.
The garden project is run by volunteers from the Business Centre, Lymm in Bloom and Lymm Gardening Club. The Lymm Tree continues to be a primary feature.
The team is looking for help with garden maintenance and fundraising to continue its work, specifically to install pathways to make it practical and safe to open to the public. If you can support with time or a donation, please email [email protected].
Library Public Consultation
Worrying news has reached local residents that budgetary cuts by Warrington Borough Council will affect library services.
Lymm Library is classed as a community-supported library and has a different operating model to other libraries due to an agreement reached in 2018 that saw Lymm Sanctuary Hub lease the annexe building. This co-occupancy presents complex considerations for the site but potentially more ideas to ensure its viability.
The Hub management team is working closely with the council to suggest ideas to support the best outcome for Lymm Library in terms of opening hours and staffing arrangements. Locals are encouraged to read the information in the public consultation and have their say. There are several ways to share views, including an online survey, and by attending the Lymm open day, 10-12, Saturday 26th April 2025. Changes may be necessary but how these happen and with what consequences is still being decided.
Details can be found at: www.warrington.gov.uk/warrington-libraries-public-consultation
For further information and contact details relating to the community projects and business services offered by Lymm Sanctuary Hub and Business Centre, please visit: www.lymmsanctuaryhub.co.uk or call 01925 737950.
