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Preserving the history of Lymm with Thelwall Mummers (January 2018)

Members of a group performing a lost tradition donated more than £300 to the centre.  Thelwall Mummers can be seen handing over money collected from performances before Christmas.  Members came in full Mummers costume at the visit to the centre on January 27th.

Quoting from the Warrington Guardian (10/2/2018), David Devereux, dressed in glasses and Arab head-dress, said: 'Our pre-Christmas play performances started in the 70s in response to a request from the landlord of the Bells of Peover. The play is of our own devising but draws heavily on elements from a far older tradition  Everywhere we perform, typically local pubs, we pass round the hat and collect for a nominated local charity'.

'This year we all agreed that we wanted to show our support for the new Heritage Centre.  Like us they are working hard to help maintain local tradition and to ensure that Lymm’s unique identity is not lost'.

The cheque, for just over £325, was accepted on behalf of the Heritage Centre by chairman Alan Williams.  He acknowledged it was absolutely  fantastic to be getting support like this from local groups.

Image details

Location 1 Legh Street, Lymm
Photographer Warrington Guardian
Donor
Era February 2018
Medium Photograph
Image Reference LH02959
Copyright Owner Warrington Guardian