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Residents' anger over
speeding traffic
by Lesley Wilkinson
ANGRY Lymm residents have launched a campaign to get speeding reduced on a "dangerous" village road.
They say a motorcyclist was killed on Mill Lane, Lymm, a young girl received a broken leg in another accident and many pets have been run over.
Residents say they are terrified to leave their homes, an old lady is too afraid to walk for the bus and Halloween "trick of treaters" had to abandon their quest because of the danger of traffic after dark.
Resident Sarah Palombella said: "I have started a 'Stop the Speeding on Mill Lane' campaign, which has really snowballed in a way that I never realised possible!"
Sarah, who has lived in Mill Lane for a year, said many cars disregard the 30mph speed limit and drive at 50 or 60 mph causing a constant danger.
Many motorists, especially in the rush hour, used the road as a cut through to Warburton Bridge, adding to the high volume of speeding traffic. The 30mph signs were not very visible and more should be done to enforce the speed limit.
She said: "I have lost count of the number of times that we have been slowly pulling out of our drive and been sworn at, beeped and nearly hit by cars coming up and down Mill Lane at high speeds well above the 30mph limit.
"Asking a motorist to slow down is invariably met with a torrent of abuse that is just not acceptable, especially when the person is breaking the law.
"I have canvassed opinion of other neighbours up and down the road and everyone is terrified at the wilful disregard that motorists give to the 30 mph limit and the danger this poses to our families and our daily lives."
She said a motorcyclist was killed last year and four years ago a girl had her leg broken in an accident with a van, the driver of which was later prosecuted.
Many families live in the area and cycling and walking on the narrow pavements is dangerous. The road was adjacent to the Pennine Way and many cyclists, horseriders and ramblers from the route have been beeped and swore at by speeding drivers.
Police have set up speed cameras and caught "countless" motorists – but the problem persisted. Residents have also complained to Warrington Borough Council.
Residents are campaigning for a speed camera, better signs, poster competitions to promote road safety, speed bumps or chicanes. They also ask for the 30mph limit to be extended to cover the whole of the road.
Pub regular
saves his local
Exclusive by Gary Skentelbery
WHEN pub regular Ivan Peers heard his local Lymm hostelry was under threat from developers he acted swiftly, taking out a 20 year
lease on the premises with his wife Corinne.
Ivan had previously been involved in a campaign to save the now demolished Anchor pub in Lymm seven years ago
and when he heard The Star was under threat he decided to take over the premises, rather than risk seeing another
"traditional British pub" disappear.
Spurred on by regulars Ivan and Corrine, together with their daughter Chloe are now running the pub.
"I believe The Star is one of the last traditional pubs in the area," said Ivan. "A lot of pubs now are more like
restaurants. But we are specialising in popular real cask ales.
"We never wanted to run a pub but when I heard it was under threat I didn't want to see it go the same way as
The Anchor. We were actively encouraged by the regulars and I'd say about 80 per cent of them are supporting us -
we just need the other 20 per cent now!"
The couple have already invested heavily in the premises refurbishing it with their own money and more investment
is planned.
They had to buy the remaining lease off the former tenants and then re-negotiate a new lease with the Carlsberg
Tetley brewery.
Ivan added: "We had a cracking Christmas and the pub is now back like it was in the good old days. We just need
everyone to support our venture."
The couple have big plans for the premises and will be organising BBQ's and hog roasts in the summer, creating a
childrens play area and a new marquee. They are also planning to offer three rooms doing Bed and Breakfast. CCTV is
also planned for the pub car park.
It is a "trip down memory lane" for Ivan who helped with the bottling on the premises when he was a child. It
has also been his regular local since the demise of The Anchor.
"My dad used to drink at the pub and it has many fond memories for me. I couldn't bear to see it make way for a
housing development.
"We have ploughed a lot of our own money into these premises and a lot more is planned. It has a lovely homely
atmosphere and a lot of the old regulars are now starting to come back.
"Our aim is to make this a nice family pub with a welcoming atmosphere," he added.
Top swimmers
face cut backs!
by James Parr
TWO of Lymm's brightest young swimming talents could be forced out of their club if the Council goes
ahead with its plans to cut funding.
Ewan Miller, 11 and Edward Shattock, 15 (pictured) are in the top two classes at Warrington Warriors Swimming Club and could now
face losing their England qualified coach as well as a reduction in their pool time under the new proposal.
Both swimmers may have to re-locate to a swim club that has classes of equivalent standards, with the nearest club
being in Stockport.
Lesley miller, Ewan's mum, can't believe the proposal: "The Council just sent this huge document to the club,
there was no discussion or anything. The changes could mean that we would have to find another club, and I think
the nearest one is Stockport. It is unbelievable the length we could have to go to when Ewan has been a member
of the club for so long."
Edward already trains twice everyday and Ewan has six sessions a week. The times they get in the pool at Woolston leisure Centre
are five until seven in the morning and from seven o'clock onwards in the evening.
Lesley added: "Under the new plans they would be swimming at nine and 10 at night and then getting up
again at five. Their bodies wouldn't have enough time to recover and it would put a huge strain on the boys.
It would be nice if they actually talked to the club about it."
Edward has voiced his anger at the plans by writing to the Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe and leader of the
Council Ian Marks.
He said: "All the swimmers at Warriors are extremely dedicated to their swimming and enjoy it as a way of keeping
fit, as a competitive sport and as a way of socialising. Being in Warriors means more to me than just swimming
fast and I'm sure that it wouldn't just be me who would be devastated if these cuts meant the club had to close.
"The general public hear many negative things about teenagers, but rarely about those who do something positive.
Is causing the closure of the club the right way of rewarding these children? I can't understand why the council
chose this time to act."
Warrington Warriors Swimming Club provides classes for people of all abilities from ages eight to 17. If the Council's
proposals do go through, some of the classes may have to be cut and potential members will be turned away.
The Council have proposed halving the pool time for the elite classes at the club and re-locating their coach to
classes of people that can't swim by January 2008.
This would result in the club, who are funded by the Council, having to employ their own coach and meaning they
would have to self generate substantial funding.
Proposed changes come on the back of findings that indicate over 600 children in Warrington could not swim 25
meters by the time they left primary school in 2006.
Warrington Borough Council are looking to dedicate more pool time to those who are unable to swim, for people with
disabilities and special requirements and for adult swimming classes.
Youngsters keep
tradition alive
by Lesley Wilkinson
TWO Lymm youngsters are celebrating Kung Fu success following in the footsteps of martial
arts actor Jet Li.
Proud mum, Veronica Nobel, of Albany Road, Lymm, said she wanted her children to follow the lead of her brother,
who took up the sport for self defence.
Her children Lauren, 10, and David, seven, are members of the Dragon Wushu Gym in
Bank Quay, and have recently started competitions and are already doing well.
Lauren joined the gym in May last year and David in April. Both are pupils of Statham Primary
School.
Veronica said the children are studying the type of Kung Fu practiced by International martial
arts actor Jet Li. The acrobatic form features fluid, graceful movements, and no shouting as
associated with other types of martial arts.
The youngsters took part in the Welsh Open martial arts competition in Colwyn Bay in August
both in the Chinese Forms Under 16s, when Lauren came joint third and David fourth.
They took part in the same category in the English Open in Sheffield in September, when Lauren
came second and David third.
Veronica and her husband David are proud of the children's achievements.
She said: "We are made up with their results. They did well in the competitions and it gave
them the chance to compete against others."
Wushu Kung Fu champions left, David Noble aged 7 and sister Lauren aged 10.
New home needed
for historic piano
by Lesley Wilkinson
A HISTORIC grand piano - played by a host of stars during its many years at Warrington's Parr Hall -
has been restored by a Lymm firm.
Now the Bechstein piano is to go up for sale and the owner David Finnegan, of Cheshire Pianos in Statham,
is hoping to compile a portfolio on its history.
The 1930s piano was donated to the Parr Hall by local bandleader Wilf Rigby and was there for more than 50 years.
Stars such as Jools Holland, Rick Wakeman, Kenny Ball, Stephane Grappelli and Ken Dodd used as well as
numerous concert pianists.
Mr Finnegan (pictured with the piano) maintained the piano for about 15 years and about three years ago he bought it. He has spent six
months restoring it at a cost of about £7,000 and he says a new version would cost about £35,000.
"I am keen to hear from anyone who knows anything about its history," he said.
"It has been well maintained over the years. It was moved around a lot and used to get damaged - but the
council spent a lot of money maintaining it."
Mr Finnegan has fully renovated the piano, including restringing and restoring the veneer and gold work.
Anyone who can help with the history of the piano should contact him on 01925 757969.
Lymm Rushbearing-
the movie!
by James Balme
To see TV coverage of this year's annual Lymm Rushbearing Festival simply click on the TV screen above.
To see pictures from the event CLICK HERE
Spud Wood
fun run
by David Skentelbery
MORE than 100 young runners raced around Lymm's Spud Wood in Oughtrington Community Association's second annual fun run.
The one-mile circuit around the wood was sprinted by youngsters ranging from two and-a-half to 11-years-old.
The event, which also featured renditions from the Warrington Junior Brass Band, food stalls and a guest appearance
from Warrington Wolves' mascot Wolfie, was set up to support the fund that will provide funds for the re-generation
of Oughtrington Community Centre.
Caroline Thomas, joint chairman of Oughtrington Community Association said, "We had such a great turn out again.
It's wonderful to know that the community has really got behind our campaign to not only raise much needed funds,
but also to raise awareness of our ambitious plans."
Event organiser Mary Lorton was keen to thank local sponsors who supported the event. She said: "Through the generosity
of local companies, the fun run really looked the part and the spirit of the event which created a great atmosphere."
A repeat of the fun run has been promised for next year and the latest effort is believed to have raised more than
£1,000 for the re-development fund.
Carlotte aims to
bend it like Beckham
by Gary Skentelbery
FORMER Lymm High School pupil Charlotte Robinson has flown to America ...to bend it like Beckham!
Rising girl soccer star Charlotte is following in the footsteps of her soccer idol David Beckham.
Charlotte Robertson, aged 18, has gained a place at the
prestigious South West Baptist University in Springfield, Missouri, USA and flew out for pre-season
training and studies in August.
Former Lymm High School pupil Charlotte, who lives in Dyers Lane,
Lymm is a life-long Manchester United fan and actually met her hero David Beckham while on holiday at
La Manga in Spain where the England squad were training, in 2001.
Charlotte played as a defender for
Manchester United Ladies between 2002 and 2005, after which she signed for Curzon Ashton LFC, she has
also gained her FA Level One coaching qualification and has been assistant coach to the Under-10 and
Under-12 girls at Manchester United, until making the decision to further her football career overseas.
An American theme farewell party was hosted for Charlotte by her father Kirk who runs Sportsweat International,
held for friends, family and former sports teaching staff and players at Lymm.
Motorist wins
parking battle
by David Skentelbery
A LYMM woman who was "booked" for contravening parking regulations on the Pepper Street car park has won
a battle with the borough council - after taking the issue up with Lymm Life.
Kim Tighe was horrified when she received a ticket because her "offence" was to show consideration to another
motorist.
She had parked her Range Rover in a parking bay where the wall at the back of the car park juts out by
about 12 inches. As a result, the front of her car protruded out of the bay, encroaching on
the space of another car parked in an adjoining bay.
To solve the problem she parked on an angle, with a rear wheel protruding into an area in the corner of
the car park which is not a parking bay.
Mrs Tighe wrote to the council explaining the situation, pointing out that her intention had been to be
considerate to another motorist and that issuing a penalty ticket was a "gross miscarriage of justice."
The council replied, rejecting her appeal on the grounds there were no grounds for cancelling the penalty charge.
A furious Mrs Tighe then wrote again, informing the council she was taking the matter to Lymm Life and would begin a
formal appeal process, involving a hearing before an independent adjudicator.
She said: "I had hoped someone with some common sense would have read my first letter thoroughly and
tried to understand the reasons for what I did. It was not my intention to contravene the parking rules.
There would have been no cause to do this as I had already secured a parking place.
I was actually considering other people being able to get in and out of the space next to me."
Mrs Tighe was eventually informed by the council the matter would be dropped "on this one, single, occasion,"
although the warden had been correct to issue the penalty ticket.
She was also advised to avoid a similar situation in future.
Mrs Tighe said: "I know some people don't like people who drive 4X4s but it seems the council are saying
that if you have a large car, don't shop in Lymm."
Luncheon club
celebrates 20 years
by Gary Skentelbery
AS part of their 20th anniversary celebrations members of Oughtrington Luncheon Club where entertained
by pupils at Lymm High School.
The event was part of the school's Founder's day, involving youngsters helping out and worting with the
local community.
The luncheon club were entertained by a wide variety of music and dance and also had their lunch prepared by
youngsters working in the school kitchens.
Luncheon club organiser Joyce Penlington said: "It was a super event and the young people did themselves
proud. All our members and volunteers had a memorable time and we would like to thank
the High School for putting on such a fantastic event."
Pictures show saxaphonist Daniella Clarke with luncheon club members (L-R) Don Diamond, Herbert Drinkwater and
Jack Royle and above youngsters who took part in the performances.
The day lightning
struck three times
by David Skentelbery
CAN lightning strike twice in the same place?
It's a common belief that it doesn't, but Lymm Royal British Legion president Raymond Massey says it can.
This summer's rain, flooding and thunder storms reminded Raymond of an incident in 1937, when he was 10.
During the summer holidays, he used to go and stay with an aunt who lived in Fairfield Road. One day, a neighbour
called to see his aunt.
She was very upset because she had returned home to find one bedroom, at the gable side of the house, wrecked,
with pictures blown off the walls and broken, the alarm clock broken and a chair thrown across the room.
The house had not been broken into and no other rooms were damaged.
Raymond said: "Word got around about evil spirits or a poltergeist. But in fact a chimney pot at that side of
the house had been struck by lightening.
"Later the same chimney pot was again struck again - and later still it was struck a third time. The council
had to rebuild it three times!"
Raymond recalls that one of his schoolboy friends, the late George Leigh, who later became a building
inspector with Warrington Borough Council, knew about the incident and wonders if anyone else remembers
what he admits was a "freak occurrence."
May Queen Festival
bounces back in style!
by Gary Skentelbery pictures: John King
GLORIOUS sunshine ensured Lymm village's annual Lymm May Queen Festival was a bumper success as thousands of
people lined the streets and paraded through the area.
With the event coinciding with the Queen's "official birthday" many entered into the spirit of the right Royal
occasion.
But with temperature reaching 80 degrees on the May Queen field there were a few "casualties" as youngsters
fainted in the heat.
More than 20 floats took part in the procession around the village as 13-year-old May Queen Lauren Kerfoot was paraded to
the May Queen field where she was crowned by Su Williams, from the Lymm Festival committee.
Eight-year-old Rose Queen Emma Timmins was crowned by former Rose Queen Barbara Allan.
Local councillor Ian Marks said: "It was pleasing to see so many villagers turn out and support the event.
"There has been some concern in recent years that the event was dwindling but thanks to the good weather and
a lot of hard work by the organisers it was a great success.
"Well done to all those who took part and helped out."
warrington-worldwide's online TV channel www.warrington.tv created
a little bit of history by broadcasting the event for the first time.
To view a video news report with interviews by presenter James Balme with Council leader Ian Marks, Town Crier Peter Powell and Lymm Festival Director Honor
Giles click on the TV screen above.
Pictures show Britannia Tania Abbott and her Beefeater escorts from Lymm Cruising Club and the May Queen and
Rose Bud crownings with the full retinue.
For more pictures from the event CLICK HERE.
School shows support
for missing Madeleine
by Gary Skentelbery
MORE than 1,000 Lymm school children are raising money for the
Madeleine McCann "Bring Back Madeleine Campaign" by wearing yellow ribbons.
Inspired by father Gerry McCann's visit to England, the pupils at Lymm High School
have decided to contribute to the cause by buying the ribbons for 50p and hope other schools around the country will
follow suit.
Lymm High School Assistant Head, Mrs. Catherine Lewis said: "The Every Child Matters" agenda underpins everything we
do at Lymm High School and we are therefore pleased that our students have the opportunity to keep the plight of
Madeleine in the news, in the hope of a rapid and safe return to her family."
The event has been organised by local resident Joanne Arada, whose 12-year-old-daughter Leila goes to the school.
Joanne has also arranged a floral tribute for the missing three-year-old at the picturesque village's Lower Dam,
in the centre of the village.
Local florists have donated both the flowers and yellow ribbons for the village tribute. The school campaign is
called "A Splash of Yellow Across Lymm."
Mrs. Arada, who has been selling ribbons with the help of other mothers, said. "The whole country sympathises with
the McCann family and I just wanted to do something to help."
"Any monies raised will go to the "Bring Back Madeleine Campaign and potentially other families who are in similar
situations."
Picture shows Ann Barton from Arrangements by Ann with the yellow ribbons which are being displayed
at the Lower Dam and pupils with the yellow ribbons.
Facing the future
by Lesley Wilkinson
OLDER people at a residential home in Lymm are facing the future by embracing new technology.
Two Nintendo games machines have been donated to the folk at Booths Hill House residential home, Booths Hill Road.
And the 24 residents are eagerly awaiting their turn to play.
Claire Lyons, manager, said: "They are going down a treat. I was surprised, as I didn't feel they would be
interested."
The games company has donated a number of machines to home managers CLS, which have been distributed to several
homes.
Claire said residents are using memory games, drawing and doing maths on the machines, to keep themselves alert.
The Internet has also recently been installed and residents are making full use of it.
She said: "They are enjoying shopping for clothes and shoes on the Internet and also emailing family and friends."
Picture shows Lymm resident Stan Monks playing a brain training game on a Nintendo DS.
School shows support
for missing Madeleine
by Gary Skentelbery
MORE than 1,000 Lymm school children are raising money for the
Madeleine McCann "Bring Back Madeleine Campaign" by wearing yellow ribbons.
Inspired by father Gerry McCann's visit to England, the pupils at Lymm High School
have decided to contribute to the cause by buying the ribbons for 50p and hope other schools around the country will
follow suit.
Lymm High School Assistant Head, Mrs. Catherine Lewis said: "The Every Child Matters" agenda underpins everything we
do at Lymm High School and we are therefore pleased that our students have the opportunity to keep the plight of
Madeleine in the news, in the hope of a rapid and safe return to her family."
The event has been organised by local resident Joanne Arada, whose 12-year-old-daughter Leila goes to the school.
Joanne has also arranged a floral tribute for the missing three-year-old at the picturesque village's Lower Dam,
in the centre of the village.
Local florists have donated both the flowers and yellow ribbons for the village tribute. The school campaign is
called "A Splash of Yellow Across Lymm."
Mrs. Arada, who has been selling ribbons with the help of other mothers, said. "The whole country sympathises with
the McCann family and I just wanted to do something to help."
"Any monies raised will go to the "Bring Back Madeleine Campaign and potentially other families who are in similar
situations."
Picture shows Ann Barton from Arrangements by Ann with the yellow ribbons which are being displayed
at the Lower Dam and pupils with the yellow ribbons.
Phil's marathon effort for
cancer kids raises £4,000
by David Skentelbery
BUSINESSMAN Phil Sexton has raised almost £4,000 for charity after completing the London Marathon.
Phil, of Sexton’s bakers at Lymm completed the marathon in six hours 20 minutes.
The money – much of its raised in sponsorship from customers at his shop – for Children with Leukaemia.
Phil started his marathon about 38 minutes after most of the 35,000 others who took part thanks to hold-ups on the Tube.
He completed the first six miles in 54 minutes in terrific heat and then, realising his mistake, slowed to a more comfortable pace. He completed 13 miles in about two hours but then felt a pain in his right knee. Ten minutes later it “seized up.”
After some massage and being strapped up by an ambulance crew who advised him to quit, he carried on.
“I met up with a Scottish guy named Chris and we walked together and encouraged each other by telling jokes and laughing at themselves.
“At 22 miles I was close to tears and certain I couldn’t make it one step further. But the cheering of the crowd and the encouragement of Chris kept me going.”
Towards the end he was passed by some strange sights, two rhinos, Chewbacca and several Mr Men. When a pint of Guinness ran past he thought it might have been a mirage!
Eventually he reached the finishing line and met up with worried wife Sara.
Afterwards he said: “I’m stiff but proud of myself. I completed what I set out to do.
“I have raised almost £4,000 for the charity and if anyone hasn’t already donated they should do it now. The children with leukaemia deserve it – and damn it so do I!”
Pictured back in Lymm, Phil Sexton celebrates his marathon achievement.
Teen queen Julie
just misses out
by Lesley Wilkinson
A LYMM teenager came close to winning a national beauty contest at her first attempt in a competition.
Julie Duane, 16, of Adey Road, was in the final five for her age group in the Miss Teen Queen UK competition.
But after a panel vote she was not one of the top two to win a place in the finals in London in the summer.
Julie entered the competition at The Clothes Show in Birmingham in December.
She competed against more than 4,500 girls to get to the next stage of the contest. She was invited to London,
given a make-over and took part in a professional photo shoot.
Her mother Tracey said the family were very proud of her success.
Julie was pleased with her success and is considering whether to enter further beauty contests.
She said: "At the moment I am studying hard for my exams and will consider whether to pursue this at a later stage.
But I am pleased to have got so far and enjoyed the experience."
Julie, who has a brother Johnny and sister Kelly, is in the Lower Sixth at Lymm High School. She is studying
for A Levels in English Literature, Sociology, Performing Arts and Biology, and hopes to become a special needs
teacher.
She does voluntary special needs teaching in Warrington, sings and plays netball for the school.
Schoolgirls'
recycle for charity
by David Skentelbery
THREE schoolgirls have set up a "recycling business" in aid of charity - and to help neighbours get rid of
their rubbish.
Leila Arada, aged 12, a pupil at Lymm High School and sisters Samantha and Ella Drysdale, aged 10 and nine,
from Oughtrington Primary School are going door-to-door offering to take unwanted items to the recycling centre
in Davies Way, Lymm.
Paper, plastic, glass and clothing - the girls will take anything that can be recycled.
They make a charge of £1 - but that will be given to charity.
The girls got the idea after finding that a couple of neighbours needed help getting rid of items.
They knocked on a few doors and found a ready demand for their service.
Leila's Mum was impressed with the girls' initiative and persuaded furniture store IKEA to donate carry
carts and safety vests for them.
She said: "I know the council are stepping up kerbside recycling, but in the meantime the girls are doing
a good job which people find useful and which also raised money for charity."
Historic Slitting
Mill reopens
by Gary Skentelbery
LYMM'S historic "Slitting Mill" has "re-opened" following archaeological excavation and works to make it more
accessible to the public.
The mill which is close to the Bridgewater Canal near to the village centre dates back to the 18th century when it produced cut iron bars
and it is considered one of the best surviving examples of the industry in Britain.
The excavation has helped interpret the remains of the mill and uncover more
about it's history, which visitors can read about on new information panels.
An archway at the top of a bywash channel which was a feature of the
original building has been restored and parts of the mill have been left
open, so it is on view to the public as much as possible.
The improvements also include better access from the north and south
entrances to Slitten Gorge and measures have been put in place against
flooding.
The excavation and improvements are part of the Lymm's Life Project and
funded by a Heritage Lottery grant. The project has been managed by
Warrington Borough Council's Parks and Green Spaces Service, with a number
of organisations, including the Lymm Environment and Heritage Group, Lymm
Parish Council, Oxford Archaeology North, Lymm and District Local History
Society, Carr Humphries Architecture, and Cheshire County Council Historic
Environment.
The mill will feature in events during Lymm Festival in early July and more
information can be found in a new booklet on the mill and local slitting
industry, produced by Oxford Archaeology North as part of their archive
work.
For details contact local Ranger Tim Baker on 01925 758195.
Pictured at the end of the renovation work are (L-R) Joe Griffiths, librarian Lymm
and District Local History Society, Coun Ian Marks and Ian Miller excavation director Oxford Archaeology North,
together with other members of the Lymm Life's project.
New probe into ancient
Roman settlement
by Gary Skentelbery
AN ancient Roman settlement discovered in Warburton near Lymm nearly 10 years ago and featured
in cult TV programme "Time Team" is to undergo further intensive investigation over the next three years.
Local archaeologist James Balme who filmed the programme with the team believes vital clues
have been missed.
James explained : "Whilst an excavation took place for the programme it centred on one particular field in Warburton
and the location was based on previous university archaeological test results within that field that suggested
a possible fort. The rest of the village was not archaeologically investigated which is a shame.
"But I now believe I have located an area of intense Roman activity some distance from the area excavated.
"Already it has produced a rare Roman silver coin known as a Denarius and dated to 58 BC. As well as the coin, a
silver snake bracelet featured in the Time Team show actually came from a new area of land now under investigation.
"Roman farming and agriculture would have been taking place in the village and I thank Tony Robinson and the team for revealing
archaeological evidence in support of this. But if there was a network of small Roman farmsteads tending the
land there is a very good chance there was possibly a much larger Roman farm in the area serviced and supplied
by the local Romano-British people."
Previous research work in the village has uncovered a vast collection of artefacts spanning almost 8,000 years
of history and James believes there is still an underlying reason why so much material is concentrated in an
area as small as Warburton.
He added: "The quality of many of the latest finds are what can be classed as being of 'High Status' in other words
the sort of items owned and used by affluent people around the village. This points to there being a strong possibility
that there were indeed wealthy landowners in the area. This would explain a lot of my recent findings.
I have earmarked at least three years to investigate this potentially important new area of land for research.
"We are continuing to search the area and are still unearthing Roman artefacts on a regular basis. We will leave no
stone unturned in our investigation."
For more information regarding archaeological discoveries made by James and his team visit
www.jamesbalme.co.uk.
Picture shows James getting to grips with presenter Tony Robinson
For a preview click on the TV screen below
Time Team on location in Warburton, Lymm, at the site of Roman finds made by local archaeologist James Balme.
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