Not too long ago Lymm Dickensian didn't happen. After it was introduced it quickly became a wonderful family day, bringing people in to our village from far and wide, and also introducing the new Lymmites to the beauty and convenience that we have right in the centre of Lymm.
The streets throng to the sound of barrel organs and fairground rides, the smells of baked potatoes, hot soup and mince pies fill the air. The enduring the sound of children’s laughter, smiling faces mill about and Peter Powell, our town crier, is seen and especially heard! bringing a wonderful, old fashioned Christmassy feel of times past for at least one day of the year. We can't turn back time, but it almost feels like we've gone back a couple of hundred years on this day.
Shops are packed, pubs heave under the strain of additional custom, charities bring in much needed funds, thanks to the hard work of their volunteers, much is achieved during this one day.
This happens thanks to the hard work of Mike Evans and Rotary. Mike pulls everything together, and there’s a lot to be done. So why don't we help him a bit more folks?
Every year Mike finds it a struggle to bring in the funds required to stage this event, some businesses in Lymm contribute nothing at all, maybe because they don’t directly benefit from the day, for example Solicitors, Hairdressers, Estate Agents and I understand their point in a way. However it is for charity, it puts Lymm on the map so all benefit in the long run from this event and just a £25 donation from all these village businesses would make Mikes life much easier and ensure the festivities continue for years to come, I know about the credit crunch but 25 quid wont break the bank will it?
Some, in fact most retailers benefit directly from the day, how much do you contribute in relation to this increased turnover, yes to many this will include increased overheads, but do you give back some of the extra you bring in, some from multiple outlets, if the answers no, then why not?
Some pubs and shops don’t contribute at all and I honestly cannot understand that, Christmas, bah, humbug. Miserable so and so's !
It’s non of my business what you do with your money I know, let your conscience help make your decision, but please don’t make Mikes work harder than it already is.
As Mike says “We don't expect much, £25/£50 would help a lot. Any donation could be dropped off at Laura's choice alternatively contact me through the web http://www.lymmdickensian.com/index.html or phone 75 5765"
So lets make Mikes job easier and let’s hope for good weather for all concerned.
Phil
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